Predictions of a turnaround for the Canadian property market follow a quiet transaction period as we ended 2024. And while last December may seem a lifetime ago now, the transaction trend in many urban centres suggests there’s excellent buying opportunities if you can make your move before the 2025 market really springs into action. As…
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As Canada looks to new political leadership and a general election later this year, there’s no denying the lack of affordable housing has weighed heavily on the Trudeau Government. Property values are more than 30% higher than in April 2020 – a direct consequence of government economic stimulus during the pandemic and a near-zero benchmark…
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Are you among the tens of thousands of homeowners who shut and locked their front door this summer, headed off for a two-week holiday and wondered if your home was going to be safe? Home security should never be taken lightly, and you should always lock your home whether you’re about to leave for a…
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This could be a moment of consolidation for investors as new data shows the stellar, post-Covid growth in rental income is coming to an abrupt end. Instead, investors seeking to expand their portfolios should be looking at the prospects of capital growth. And, if you’re in the market to add another property to your portfolio,…
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If you’re seeking to understand the long-term picture for Australian property – either to sell or invest in the months ahead – a good indicator is the building approval data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). While the numbers often fluctuate from month to month, the ABS reports give you a solid trend over…
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If you’re thinking of making 2025 the year you begin a property portfolio, your timing couldn’t be better. Planning a portfolio takes time, requiring market research and due diligence regarding your financial arrangements and the tax implications. While we can only continue to speculate when the Reserve Bank of Australia will begin cutting interest rates…
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When the sun is shining and you’re enjoying a wonderful holiday at a resort or in a seaside town, it’s so easy to start dreaming of owning a holiday home. With sun-kissed beaches and streets teeming with people, you could be lured into believing owning a holiday home that you could also rent could be…
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Real estate prices displayed considerable resilience in 2024, but the burning question now is whether the supply and demand equation will keep values buoyant while we all wait for the much-promised and delayed interest rate cuts. Predicting when rates might fall from 4.35% is like playing roulette. With so many economic and geo-political factors in…
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Buying your first property is one of the most exciting moments in your life. For most first homebuyers, they will be hatching plans to renovate or make cosmetic improvements so their first apartment feels like their own home. The price of property – plus current interest rates – has forced many young buyers to modify…
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Every year, most owners will get a reminder to pay their home and contents insurance, and then transfer the cash without understanding exactly what they’re buying. So, what does the average policy cover? Firstly, let’s differentiate between home and contents cover. If you’re insuring your house, then your home policy should cover the structure of…
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