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Now that the buzz of property investing is over and the property markets around the world have started cooling considerably from their peaks, is there still any opportunities left for property investment? Is it time to look elsewhere and find alternative markets for investing your money?
The simple and short answer is of course not. The property market is probably becoming one of the best investments opportunities to plan for big rewards. If you are the one to usually think “out of the box” and are successful in making money, then you will know that the property investment market is where your money should be going. That’s right, as crazy as it may sound; the smart money always goes against the crowd.
While everyone is jumping the property ship, the smart investor will be looking for investment property bargains at low prices. That means finding property that is being sold at rock bottom prices from people who are looking to sell quickly and happy with a lower price.
The property markets of countries like the american property, Spanish property and now even the UK property markets have experienced significant falls and these markets are now presenting the savvy buyer with excellent opportunity to buy properties significantly below the market value. The savvy investors have already started picking up property at bargain prices and it is the perfect time to go against the crowd while everyone else is abandoning property investment. If you are serious about making big money in the long term, then investing in property is definitely the way to go.
At the start of 2008 UK prices started to fall, partly due to long term price increases that had become unsustainable, and partly due to the credit crunch. For many home owners this is the worst possible scenario, their mortgage costs are increasing (due to credit shortages) and house prices are falling. In short they are trapped, unable to ride a market downturn due to high mortgage costs, their only option is to sell.
But, selling in a falling market with shortage of mortgage funds for buyers is not easy. For some home owners this means they will end up defaulting on their mortgages and then get repossessed. And of course the repossessed properties will go on the market at a discount price, having the effect of pulling prices down further. For some people there is a way out of this dilemma, they can find a company that will get them a private investor who can achieve a quick house sale, often within a few weeks. In some cases these private investors will even allow the homeowner to sell then rent back their house.
So, what needs to happen to stop house prices plunging? In short it is market confidence, and a key factor to that will be the cost and availability of mortgages for both home owners and prospective buyers. As 2008 rolls out that facts will become clear, but hold tight for a very bumpy ride.
Use an estate agent, or sell your own property (FSBO)
With costs rising all around, we are looking to save money. The cost of selling your property can be significant. It’s not only the estate agent’s fees that are significant. The Government have introduced the Home Information Pack ( HIP’s) which most homeowners will now have to buy, before they can even place the property on the market. The conventional property lawyer’s fees are also significant and savings can be made here by using an online conveyancing service.