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Thinking of Investing in International Real Estate?🤔 Avoid These 10 Common Pitfalls! Diversifying your portfolio with international properties can be lucrative, but it comes with risks. Here's a TLDR of the top mistakes investors make and how to avoid them: 1️⃣ Skipping Market Research: Study local economy, growth rates, and property trends. 2️⃣ Underestimating Costs: Account for taxes, fees, and maintenance. 3️⃣ Overlooking Local Laws: Know ownership rules and tax implications. 4️⃣ Ignoring Currency Risks: Hedge against exchange rate fluctuations. 5️⃣ Undervaluing Location: Choose areas with strong growth potential. 6️⃣ Trusting Agents Blindly: Do independent research beyond agent advice. 7️⃣ Lacking a Strategy: Define clear goals—rental income or appreciation? 8️⃣ Neglecting Management: Hire trusted local managers if you're remote. 9️⃣ Overpaying for Property: Evaluate long-term value, not just aesthetics. 🔟 No Exit Plan: Plan for resale or shifting investments early on. 📍Pro Tip: Partnering with experienced firms like Engel & Völkers Oakville ensures you have expert guidance, from property selection to legal and tax insights, making your international investments secure and profitable. Learn more in the latest EV Article below: 👇 https://lnkd.in/gvcjWaP5 #RealEstateInvestment #InternationalRealEstate #EngelVolkers #InvestmentTips #WealthManagement #oakville

Germany's real estate market is large, stable, and less volatile than others in Europe. While facing short-term challenges, it offers solid opportunities in logistics and housing. Read more to discover why it’s worth a second look for global investors.

The housing market in German cities seems impossibly saturated and a lot of people laugh when I mention that it's not all as impossible as you may think. Here's how you can find a property in Germany that's ACTUALLY worth investing into. https://lnkd.in/evVWifyc

Boring real estate exposés? Apartment building in a top location in Vienna with a yield of less than 2%? Well, that's simply due to the prices and the (unfortunately terrible) MRG. Only one thing helps here - creativity !!! How do you still manage to increase the yield on such properties? Read our EXPERT´S GUIDE TO INVEST IN VIENNA 2024 www.w2v.at

Portugal’s housing market continues to demonstrate resilience and growth, with an 8.2% year-on-year increase in appraisals as of August 2024. Key regions like Lisbon and the Algarve remain hotspots for real estate investors, especially in the apartment segment, which has shown faster price appreciation than houses.🌍🏠 Now is a great time to consider expanding your real estate portfolio in Portugal. Roca Estate is here to provide expert guidance and help you make informed investment decisions. Reach out to us today for more information on how to take advantage of this growing market. #RealEstateInvesting #PortugalProperty #InvestmentOpportunities #RocaEstate #LisbonRealEstate #AlgarveInvestments #GlobalRealEstate #RealEstateStrategy #MarketTrends #InvestmentStrategy

Germany's real estate market is large, stable, and less volatile than others in Europe. While facing short-term challenges, it offers solid opportunities in logistics and housing. Read more to discover why it’s worth a second look for global investors.

The Costa del Sol property market is booming! There seems to be rising demand and limited supply in the Costa del Sol property market, resulting in the perfect timing for committed investors to make their move. Here are a few trends my colleagues and I have observed in this market. Is there anything we missed, what have you observed in the Spanish property market? #InvestInSpain #PropertyMarketTrends #SpanishProperty #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyInvestment #InternationalProperty #LuxuryRealEstate

Navigating the Naples Luxury Real Estate Market There are fantastic opportunities waiting for you in Naples real estate, offering both the joys of coastal living and sound financial returns. However, when you are looking to invest in Naples, that means you need to understand local market dynamics and how to select your properties strategically.  3 important elements needed to make these crucial decisions are: ✅ Market Insights ✅ Choosing the Right Property for Your Investment Goals ✅ Expert Guidance Let us help you make the right decision for your financial goals. Naples is a hotspot for investors, and we want to help you and your family live the luxurious happy coastal life with sound financial returns in your dream home. All of that is possible when you invest in Naples. Want to learn more about how to invest in Naples Real Estate? Go to 👉https://lnkd.in/euvnFiXp.

An optimistic outlook by PwC and Urban Land Insitute on global real estate tends. „… 2024 should be an opportune time to buy“ Berlin is ranking no. 4 among European cities in terms of investment and development prospect. https://lnkd.in/d2rYzqjJ #realestategermany #pwc #propertyberlin #immobilienberlin

What is the current state of the property market? 📊 How do housing affordability, legislative processes and other factors affect property prices? Does the property market expect the prices to rise? How is the rental housing segment developing? These and other questions were discussed by representatives of the public and private sectors on the Vizionári programme. "Our approval processes are slow. If the government wants to promote housing, it should improve the situation for developers. There is still no demand from long-term investors for rental apartments in Slovakia. We expect that migration to larger cities will accelerate and the upward pressure on prices in these cities will increase," said Juraj Nevolník, Managing Director of Penta Real Estate Slovakia, during the discussion. You can watch the whole discussion at ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eg3hBkcy