Over 18 months of lockdowns. Almost two years of working from home. Rising property prices. All of these factors are highlighting the need for owning properties like never before. However, countless aspiring investors (especially those living in urban/suburban areas) are still stuck in the dilemma of renting vs. buying. Which is better? Let’s explore the two. Renting a Home in a Nutshell Renters...
Is 2022 the year of international real estate investors? Borders worldwide are finally open, and vaccinations have rolled out in most urban centres. Increases in interest rates may over-inflate the prices of luxury holiday homes in the near future. But, in 2022, that risk seems negligible. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, several factors are driving up the demand for luxury homes. They...
The COVID19 pandemic impacted all industries, including global real estate. In the pandemic’s early days, the world’s leading real estate agencies entered “panic mode.” Property prices were dropping across the board. Thankfully, since then, the industry has rebounded very strongly. According to a recent Forbes report, 80% of the world’s top 31 real estate agencies recorded major profits in...
The COVID19 pandemic has ushered in the era of “digital-first.” This trend applies well beyond tech companies. Artificial Intelligence, machine learning software tools, and other advancements are also transforming the real estate sector. So, what is real estate in the digital age? Traditionally, the real estate industry has been slow to adopt new technology. However, consumers are growing...
The global real estate market has been booming since the COVID19 pandemic. Many investors are noticing the viability of the market and planning to capitalize on this growth. However, many sectors of the market are currently at all-time highs, and no one wants to buy overpriced properties. That’s why aspiring investors are unsure whether now’s the right time to enter the market. Let’s review the...
In 2021, real estate investors across the world enjoyed a wild ride. Low-interest rates boosted demand. The shortages of labour and raw materials made inventory scarce. These factors combined to create the perfect storm of over-inflated property values and intense bidding wars in the global real estate market. According to property consultancy firm Knight Frank, 2022 will be the year of cross-border...
There are several reasons you should invest in real estate. It’s the most effective way of diversifying your investment portfolio. The values of the properties you own will increase over a long period of time. During this period, you can even earn extra passive income by renting out your properties. But, how will your real estate investments be taxed? Before getting into the world of real estate,...
The wealthiest investors in Europe all have something in common – they buy multiple holiday homes across southern Europe. The Greek islands, in particular, offer the best real estate investment opportunities. These islands are full of holiday homes. Millions of tourists visit these Greek islands every year and stay in these holiday homes. If you’re a real estate investor who wants top-quality...
When the COVID19 pandemic struck, real estate companies across the world projected that the housing market would slump or stagnate. But the opposite happened. Since the summer of 2020, housing markets across the world have boomed. The unexpected increase in homebuyer demand saw housing inventory dry up pretty quickly. By the spring of 2021, buyers had seriously outnumbered the homes for sale. As a...
Buying a new house can be challenging in all aspects. To purchase the home of your dreams, you have to bear in mind different aspects before you can make an informed decision. It’s not just about how beautiful a house is, but there are many underlying factors that you have to consider before saying yes to a house. Building a house is one of the biggest investments and commitments you’ll ever make in...
