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Property – Buying vs Investing
27 Sep 2016
Purchasing a property is a common dream and goal among almost everyone you can talk to. Property is mostly acknowledged as a lifetime “investment” where a large sum of money goes to. However, at the end of the day, does the property benefit you? Does it bring in additional income? Does it cause you more headache than joy? Are we really “investing” when we “purchase” a property?
Geographical Locality
1. Home Buyers
a. Quality living
b. Personal lifestyle convenience
c. Serene and peaceful neighborhood
d. Low density population
2. Home Investors
a. Upcoming areas and hotspots
b. Heavily populated areas with a robust economy
c. In-demand locations
Dwelling type
1. Home Buyers
a. Wide range of people within 1 property (single, couple, family)
b. Size of property depends on space needed
2. Home Investors
a. Property that can generate the highest return regardless of comfort of space.
b. Smaller properties have a higher yield
Entry pricing
1. Home Buyers
a. Looking at affordability in relation to the size and location of the property
b. Consider their needs first, and pricing secondly
2. Home Investors
a. Looking at below market value property which can ensure a higher capital gain
Furnishing – Renovation
1. Home Buyers
a. Furnish and renovate according their personal tastes and needs
b. Invest in comfort and aesthetic looks over time
c. Aim to own a dream home
2. Home Investors
a. Strategic spending to cover only the basics in order to demand a reasonable rent
b. Would consider taking a fully furnished unit, despite a higher entry pricing to ensure quick rental opportunities.
(中文版请看这里:http://www.durianproperty.com.my/blog/article/1034)
Geographical Locality
1. Home Buyers
a. Quality living
b. Personal lifestyle convenience
c. Serene and peaceful neighborhood
d. Low density population
2. Home Investors
a. Upcoming areas and hotspots
b. Heavily populated areas with a robust economy
c. In-demand locations
Dwelling type
1. Home Buyers
a. Wide range of people within 1 property (single, couple, family)
b. Size of property depends on space needed
2. Home Investors
a. Property that can generate the highest return regardless of comfort of space.
b. Smaller properties have a higher yield
Entry pricing
1. Home Buyers
a. Looking at affordability in relation to the size and location of the property
b. Consider their needs first, and pricing secondly
2. Home Investors
a. Looking at below market value property which can ensure a higher capital gain
Furnishing – Renovation
1. Home Buyers
a. Furnish and renovate according their personal tastes and needs
b. Invest in comfort and aesthetic looks over time
c. Aim to own a dream home
2. Home Investors
a. Strategic spending to cover only the basics in order to demand a reasonable rent
b. Would consider taking a fully furnished unit, despite a higher entry pricing to ensure quick rental opportunities.
(中文版请看这里:http://www.durianproperty.com.my/blog/article/1034)
Source: DurianProperty.com