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In real estate investment, one key factor stands above all others: location! Whether purchasing a home, investing in rental properties, or acquiring commercial space, a property's location significantly impacts its value, demand, and long-term appreciation. Accra is home to several high-value locations that offer excellent investment opportunities, including Roman Ridge, Airport Residential Area, Cantonments, Labone and Dzorwulu. Value Appreciation Properties in prime locations tend to appreciate at a higher rate over time. Factors such as infrastructure development, accessibility, and community growth contribute to the steady increase in property values. Accessibility...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- As recession panic rises and stocks continue to take a nosedive, consumers are increasingly worried about their 401Ks and other investments.The S&P500 was last at this price just this past September so we have been here before and recently. But there is still major concern.We talked to a woman who set aside part of her salary for many years putting the money in what is called a deferred income account. Now she's getting ready to take her first distribution this month just as the market is tanking."The...

In this episode of The Property Nerds, co-hosts Arjun Paliwal, founder and CEO of InvestorKit, and Jack Fouracre, partnership manager at Fouracre Financial, explore the growing role of self-managed super funds (SMSF) in property investment in Australia. The duo discuss the increasing popularity of SMSF, which they believe is driven by investors reaching borrowing limits outside superannuation and seeking new avenues for property investment. Jack explains how SMSF borrowing differs from traditional loans, focusing on super contributions and rental income instead of personal income, which creates a separate borrowing capacity...

"Today's proposal aims to ensure that Member States can provide support – where needed – to accompany the ambitions of the Clean Industrial Deal without causing undue distortions of competition in the Single Market," Commission Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera said in a press release. The document said that considerable investment will be needed for Europe's decarbonization effort "and for which funds will need to be mobilised, mainly from private sources, but, where necessary, incentivised or complemented by public funds." It aims to attract "risk-averse" pension funds to such investments...

Investment in real estate has always been one of the go-to options for people to generate and multiply wealth. Investors now have more choices in this sector, thanks to the introduction of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Real Estate Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).Real Estate Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) Real estate AIFs can be handled actively or passively, like ordinary mutual funds. These AIFs, regulated by the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012, combine their funds to make investments in mixed-use, residential, and commercial real estate. They also fund development...

Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRE – Free Report) by 24.5% in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 2,891,679 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after buying an additional 568,634 shares during the period. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc.’s holdings in CareTrust REIT were worth $78,220,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes...

Lowry neighborhood’s Rampart Medical Campus has been acquired for $8.6 million by Echo Real Estate Capital Inc., a Chicago-based real estate investment & development firm. The two-building medical outpatient buildings, covering over 70,000 square feet, are at 125 and 130 Rampart Way.The 125 building was sold for nearly $4.5 million and the 130 building was sold for $4.1 million, according to city special warranty deeds.Property records show the two buildings last sold in December 2019 for $18.8 million.“Historically 90 percent-plus leased, the portfolio was sold at approximately 50% occupancy providing...

India is set to receive over $600 billion in private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) investments in the next three years. Experts believe this capital will fuel the startup ecosystem and accelerate economic growth.The alternative assets market, currently valued at $400 billion, is expected to expand significantly, experts say. This investment represents 13% of the estimated $4.7 trillion required to achieve a $5 trillion economy by FY2027. The funds will come from multiple sources, including government investments, corporate debt, and initial public offerings (IPOs). As investor interest in Indian startups...

Despite India’s strides in innovation, supported by its scientific manpower, robust IT and pharmaceutical sectors, and a thriving start-up ecosystem, the country continues to lag in research and development (R&D) investment. The gross expenditure on R&D (GERD) in India has increased from approximately ₹60,196 crore in FY11 to about ₹1,27,381 crore in FY21. However, this remains at just 0.64 per cent of GDP — far lower than many global counterparts.In most developed and emerging economies, business enterprises contribute over 50 per cent to GERD, with countries like China, Japan, South...

Following a CoreLogic survey revealing the gender investment gap, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Eva Loisance from Finni Mortgages discuss the societal and cultural barriers that deter women from investing. In the latest episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil and Eva discuss the underrepresentation of women in property investment, which they link to traditional cultural gender roles and expectations. Through her experience as a mortgage broker, Eva noted that women often exhibit financial discipline and risk aversion, which can be both beneficial and limiting. She shares her journey, highlighting...