"Don't wait to buy real estate, buy real estate and wait" - Harv Eker
Are you looking for an interesting investment opportunity that is characterized by a stable return on investment with the preservation of your capital, then investing in an investment property might be a good idea.
Not convinced? Below, we give 5 arguments why an investment in real estate is a right decision.
1. Diversification: A real estate investment is a fully-fledged alternative and addition to a classic investment instrument such as a stock fund. Unlike the volatile stock markets, where you have little to no control, an investment property offers a positive cash flow which is not subjected to the volatility of the stock exchange.
2. ‘Inflation hedge’: An investment in an investment property is positively correlated with the inflation rate. This aspect is characterized by two parameters:
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- The annual possible application of an indexation of the rental income
- The underlying asset of an investment property is an insurance against inflation due to its intangible nature
3. Leverage effect: An optimal mix of the use of external funds and equity capital ensures an additional return on investment.
4. Return: Your return is twofold:
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- A direct return through the collection of rental income
- A long-term return due to an increase of the intrinsic value of the property
5. Favorable tax regime: Investing in real estate offers a number of tax benefits:
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- Rental income is taxed based upon the cadastral income instead of the actual rental income for a private individual
- You can enjoy a five-year exemption from property tax by investing in energy-efficient houses
- Interest charges on a mortgage loan can be deducted from the annual personal income tax
- Exemption from capital gains tax if you meet certain conditions when you sell your property
Are you still hesitant to go into business with us? Then we would like to persuade you with the following arguments to step on board.
Reliable partner with a high quality offer
Over the last 10 years, Investate has already built up a good track record with regard to proactively analyzing the real estate market, expanding and actively managing its own real estate portfolio. In 2018, we expanded our activities with a development branch that is mainly specialized in the construction of residential real estate projects. For the completion of these projects, we attach a great value to a high degree of finishing, carefree living and energy efficiency.
In-house knowhow and financial expertise
Managing director Joris Christoffels and his partner Aurélie Smeets have gained considerable financial know-how through their educational programmes. Converting this theoretical knowledge into a well-founded financial plan resulted in the development of a diversified real estate portfolio of considerable size.
The succesful management of this portfolio and the challenges associated with our development branch have also contributed to the acquisition of additional knowledge in fields such as legal issues, tax optimization and construction engineering.
As you notice, due to many years of practical experience, we are an experienced market player.
For this reason, you can build, trust and count on us for the development of a tailor-made investment proposal taking into account your budget requirements, needs and wishes.
The right investment pays off
One might question: “What is the right real estate investment?” There is no unequivocal answer to this. The right investment depends on your needs and personal situation. Should I invest through my company or privately? Should I finance my real estate investment? Should I invest in a newly built construction or in existing real estate? Is only residential real estate an option? A real estate investment requires customization and we can add value in this process. We gladly assist you with the development of a tailor-made plan.
As we are in direct contact with our tenants, we receive feedback from the front row regarding housing wishes and needs for the future rental market. We, therefore, manage our own development branch based on what moves in our society. For this reason, our projects are worth investing in.
If our offer does not meet your requirements, then we will gladly assist you by proactively scanning the market for the most suitable investment opportunity based upon your wishes and budget. For the sake of discretion, some of our properties are not advertised on our website. If you are interested, feel free to contact us.
Focus on unburding
We mainly focus on ‘carefree living’ as our development branch only constructs properties that are ready to move in. So, our houses will only appear on the real estate market once they are completely finished. This means that our houses are fully painted and equipped with lighting fixtures. If desired, we even offer a window decoration service. In this way, we ensure the purchase of a high-quality and sustainable investment property that is ready for the rental market.
Do you become discouraged when thinking about all the administrative hassle that is associated with the hunt for the most suitable tenant? We also gladly support you in this process by referring you to the most qualified real estate agent for renting out your investment property. Nevertheless, our role in the unburdening process does not stop here. We continue to act as an intermediary between the real estate broker who has been appointed and entrusted with the task of renting out your property and you, the investor.
Even after your tenant has moved in, we still offer our internal maintenance services. In this way, we distinguish ourselves from our concullegas. So, if a repair needs to be carried out, we will gladly direct you to a qualified maintenance (wo)man. In this way, we also put your comfort first whilst maximizing your investment at the same time.