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...
A report in the Scotsman shows that Scotland is officially an overseas property hotspot attracting over £574 million from international real estate buyers. The Scottish housing market is not one that is normally referred to as an international hotspot but now figures reveal that Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen have attracted substantial amounts of in ward investment. Homesgofast.com founder...
Investing in property is one of the most surefire ways to make money off property, and in Australia, many people invest in property as a means to diversifying their investment portfolio. There’s no shortage of information available for investors who are looking for facts and figures, but what about how to avoid potential problems? Let’s take a look at some of the biggest investment property...
Prospective first-time home buyers can open a Help to Buy Isa, with interest rates of up to 4% available. We take a look at the details of the scheme and round up the best deals on offer so far. The Help to Buy Isa is a government scheme designed to help would-be first-time buyers get onto the property ladder. If you're saving for your first home, you can deposit up to...
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