Buying property in another country can look exciting on paper. You see the property price, convert the currency, check the rent, and start calculating the return. But real estate doesn’t work that neatly. A ₹1 crore property in India and an Australian property worth a similar amount after conversion can have completely different ownership costs, […]
When you’re buying a property as an investment, 2 things usually get most of the attention: where the property is and how big it is. A 1,000 sq ft apartment in a weak rental market can sit empty. A 600 sq ft apartment in the right location can have tenants calling before the previous tenant […]
Property investment mistakes that can cost buyers lakhs of rupees Buying property is a big financial decision. A mistake of ₹1 lakh can hurt. A mistake of ₹10 lakh can change your entire investment plan. And some property mistakes don’t become visible until months after you’ve paid the booking amount. You find a legal issue. […]
Rental income sounds simple. You buy a property, find a tenant, collect rent every month and keep the difference after expenses. The calculation gets a little more interesting once you include the purchase cost, maintenance, vacancy, property tax and other expenses. That’s where rental yield comes in. Rental yield tells you how much rental income […]
If you’re planning to invest in real estate, you’ll eventually come across the same choice: Should you buy a residential property or a commercial property? A flat can give you a steady tenant and a familiar resale market. A shop, office or commercial unit can bring higher rent, but it can also sit vacant for […]