Investment Property

Many of us are looking for ways to increase our net worth and investing is often the first idea that comes into mind. There are lots of ways to invest our money and when there are many ways to invest, we are often left confused on how to do it. Today we will talk about 4 easy ways to invest and why you should consider these methods. Property Rentals Becoming a landlord for commercial or residential...

If you’re planning for retirement, your two options are either to keep piling money in a bank account somewhere or to invest your money. There are many investments that you can choose from and each will have its own pros and cons. With this in mind, real estate can be a very sensible investment. Real estate investments are not subject to the risks that face some other investments so you’ll be...

It is already well documented that when properly managed, property investments can quickly become profitable. Investing in a property close to a campus has many benefits (see below) and Canadian student rental properties are becoming increasingly interesting for investors. A good number of Canadian cities are present in any lists discussing the most desirable places to live in the world, with Toronto,...

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...