Investment Property

Following the doldrums of the recessionary years, and maybe also in the face of uncertainty about what the future holds, it seems like there is a new national pre-occupation with maximising the value of our property. For many it will be a short-term goal to generate as much profit as possible when it is sold, for others will be more of a long-term investment. But for all it will be a question of balancing...

Being the biggest city in Quebec, Montreal houses the most culturally diverse populations in the country. It is indeed a wonderfully captivating city, especially when you take note of the fact that condo living is booming in the city lately. The prices of condos have also been stable for a while now, and it’s one of the reasons why now is a good time to invest in Montreal condos. Here is...

By their forties, most European investors have already begun thinking of creating a personal wealth fund – in other words, a source of regular income – to secure a comfortable life following retirement. One viable way to get such a source of income is to build an investment portfolio. George Kachmazov, managing partner at Tranio.com provides a breakdown of the...

You've been captured by the spell of the mountains. You've decided to make your dream a reality and do something about that ski property for sale in 4 Valleys. But don't just settle for anything. If you are investing in a ski property, you want the best option for your money. Here's how to get the best property that will serve you well for seasons to come. WHAT TYPE OF PROPERTY SHOULD YOU BUY? You...

Buy-to-let has been a hot topic recently with the concern that UK landlords (both individual and commercial like First Urban ) will face tougher lending conditions on top of tax relief changes that are scheduled to come into force next year. So just how tough is it going to get? Below are some of the key challenges landlords will face: Higher stamp duty According to This is Money, as of April 1...

Property is considered a strong investment which, even with the odd market wobble, will bring a decent yield over the long term. The term ‘investing in property’ can take various forms from basically buying a property and living in it, buying a property and renting it out, to investing in property in a ‘pooled fund’ or crowd sourcing type of way. You can even invest on the...

The real estate industry has no shortage of industrious entrepreneurs who have made their fortunes by buying not-so-great properties and transforming them into more appealing investments for future buyers. This practice, often called “house-flipping” when used in the residential sense, is more than just a technique, it is the primary goal of any homeowner or investor – to ensure that the...

·                             DHDHA (Defence Housing Australia) offers Aussie property investors a low-risk investment option.  DHA provide investors with a range of homes to select from, with predetermined rental appraisals completed, to make the investor’s decision easier. DHA then lease the home back to serving...

As a city with a gleaming future, Dubai holds much potential for those looking to invest into the property market. Emerging as one of the main business hubs for the Persian Gulf, Dubai is also a huge hit with tourists thanks to its contemporary and innovative architecture.  Picking the right place in Dubai could be a very shrewd investment, but like most places in the world, there are some factors...