Young buyers prefer rentvesting to get into housing market
RENT where you want to live, buy where you can afford — that’s the philosophy expected to guide more young property buyers through the housing market. A new report has tipped
Is property or shares a better investment?
IT’S the age-old query of anyone with capacity to invest. Which is the better investment — shares or property? After allowing for costs, residential property has often provided a higher return
How to get the best return on an investment property
When it comes to investment properties, it’s all about the bottom line. That is, how much profit will you pocket when it comes time to sell? While a well-selected investment property will
The ultimate guide to analyze real estate ads
Work, family, social life… and in the top of that, finding the time to buy or rent a home can make anyone go nuts. There are plenty of things we
Bauhaus homes any designer would die for
Sometimes we search for a home, and sometimes a home finds us. This is what I felt when I was surfing through Trovit’s search results and saw this article’s featured
How to ensure your home meets the safety standards
Safety is one of the most important aspects of a home. And when I talk about safety I do not mean just having a thief-proof house. There are other potential
Why paying a mortgage is not like paying rent
Every time I speak about housing with my family or friends, there’s always somebody who tells me that I’m throwing my money away paying the rent, when I could just
10 Ways to Know You Found the Right House
It is normal to harbor fears about making the wrong decision when you're looking at homes to buy. Many first-time home buyers wonder how they will know when they have found the
The Myth of 20% Down Payment When Buying Your Home
Buying a home is out of reach. It will take years for me to save 20% for the down payment! Good thing you do not need 20% for a down payment.