2007年8月20日星期一

Toronto Condos as an Investment

Stock market fluctuations have many people turning an eye to real estate as their investment option. Toronto condo property can most assuredly be a worthy real estate investment. With the construction of a growing number of upscale condominiums, the Toronto core now boosts a selection of gorgeous city condos that offer such features as fourteen foot ceilings, granite countertops, hardwood floors and lots of windows for sunny exposures. Some are so open and spacious you feel like you are living in a house.

Changing demographics, lifestyles and social patterns are creating a whole new market for condo investment. People are looking for convenience, style, comfort and the security amenities offered by many of the condo developments.

For many people real estate is the chosen investment option. It is a tangible investment -- something that they can actually see. Today there is no need to shy away from real estate as your investment. Property management companies have eliminated the need for an investor to become the landlord. The management company takes on the responsibility of all the work of owning the condo if that is your desire. They will collect the rent, find the tenants and handle the repair and maintenance outlined in your contract.

Investing in a condo and renting it out is has its advantages in the growing real estate market in Toronto. As the Greater Toronto Area expands and transportation becomes more congested people will continue to look for avenues to reside closer to work. Renting your condo and charging enough to cover the mortgage and perhaps even generate a small income can certainly make the investment worthwhile over a long period of time. Projected increases in the real estate market could also generate a bigger return on your investment in the long run. With any luck you could have a fully paid retirement condo to move into or sell when your retirement arrives.

If youre looking for a condo to invest in consider the neighbourhood. Who would be attracted to the area: seniors, professional couples, single parents, families? Finding a neighbourhood and condo complex that could meet the needs of a particular group will make your condo investment more marketable.

The City of Toronto appeals to so many diverse ethnic populations which is reflected by the yearly event of Caribana and the many other districts such as Chinatown, Kensingtown Market and the Little Italy District. What better city than Toronto to consider for your next condo purchase. Whether your purchase is an investment property or personal investment and your home, Toronto has so much to offer.