Monday, April 9, 2012

Placing money on real estate: A good investment for the future


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NOWADAYS, most Filipino professionals are studying their options on investing their hard-earned money. With the favorable economic state of the country, they are starting to be smart in deciding as to where they will place their savings. One great way to invest money into is through buying real-estate properties.

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In 2011, the property sector has regained confidence after falling behind in the past years. Coming into the year, the sector promises to be stronger with numerous communities being developed by large-scale and small-scale developers in the country. Urban and rural developments emerged to provide excellent and yet affordable homes for Filipinos. With the continuous upswing of the industry, it can be surmised that putting money on properties in real estate can be advantageous on the investors’ part.

Though there are risks when investing on properties and is still under scrutiny because of the past downturn in the industry, these will make sense when one already understands the impact of being able to invest on properties, as land values appreciate over time. With this, one should also be equipped with awareness on the fundamentals of investing on real estate property.

Paramount in considering buying a property is its location. This is deemed to be one of the general principles in house-hunting. Accessibility to place of work, institutions, schools and proximity to general establishments are factors that make a locale favorable.

A home purchase is the largest investment most families undertake. When one settles in a community of choice, the resident gains a stake in its future, its plans and problems. Choosing a home in the heart of the metropolis provides close proximity to shopping areas and convenient transportation.

Another factor to take into account in buying a property is the reputation of the home builder or developer. Don’t just take other people's words on builder excellence. Check and see as many houses it has built, or projects it has developed. Security of the place should also be considered.

The most important consideration when buying a property is financing. A rule of thumb in financing is that monthly amortization payments should not exceed 30 percent of a family’s income per month. You don’t want to lose your investment on foreclosure.

There will always be queries that will rise when investing. Questions on assurance would always be one, but as of the present, positive indicators on the country’s real-estate industry and its consistent gain of strength in the past year could be a big factor for one to decide on investing their money on properties. As with other good investments, one has to take calculated risks to realize the quest of a good future and a better life.

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