The Big Picture: Invest For Your Future In Metro Vancouver Real Estate
In an ever-changing world, our financial climate is often rife with uncertainty. With interest rates low and a volatile stock market, many investors are seeking alternate investment vehicles. Historically, real estate has proved to be a sound part of any balanced portfolio.
Why Invest in Real Estate in Metro Vancouver?
Vancouver consistently ranks among the world’s most desirable places to live and work. Known as “Super, Natural British Columbia”, Vancouver is a city that maintains a high quality of life due to low crime rates, leading healthcare and education systems, and close proximity to abundant nature. As Canada’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, the economy is one of the most vibrant in the country and is only expected to grow. With continued immigration to British Columbia, the population of Metro Vancouver is set to increase by 1 million to 3,600,000 by the year 2050.
Understand the Benefits of a Real Estate Investment
A Tangible Asset
Property investments are more than a piece of paper or a figure on a screen. Real estate is a tangible asset that can be physically controlled. Its value can be preserved through routine maintenance and improved with additions and upgrades.
A Tax-Sheltered Asset
Tax-sheltered assets allow investors to legally store their assets, reducing current or future tax liabilities. The increase in equity from a rental property is only taxed when the property is sold, while cash flow is taxed only when it exceeds expenses, including financing costs. Property owners may expense mortgage interest and may use negative cash flows to offset other investment gains.
Capital Appreciation and Long-Term Performance
Investors can do little to protect the value of their stock investments. Real estate, however, can maintain and increase its value with proper care and improvements. Over time, investment appreciates as the overall market grows. Over the last 20 years in Metro Vancouver, the year-over-year appreciation averages around 6% before leverage.
Greater Vancouver’s Impressive Growth
Immigration to British Columbia continues to fuel population growth at record levels, and price appreciation for real estate investment has been steady, while both interest rates and vacancy rates are consistently low.
Why Invest In A Polygon Home?
At Polygon, we make investing easy for you. With a vast portfolio of locations and communities to choose from, we have earned a loyal following of discerning real estate investors over the last four decades.
Here’s How To Get Started:
1. Select a Polygon community – here are a few that have great investment potential: Fiorella, Union Park, Elmstone and Sophora.
2. Book a private appointment with a Sales Manager to learn more and to select a home.
3. Take advantage of Polygon’s long-standing relationships with Canada’s premier lending institutions to get the best financing rates.
4. Owning a rental property can be simple. Sign up with our in-house property management company, Westwood Ridge, to secure reliable tenants and protect your investment over the long term.
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