Investing in real estate – Newspaper

There are many things we can learn about real estate. For example, it is easy to confuse the term with the property, although there is a big difference. While property can include both movable and immovable property, real estate refers only to immovable property.

Personal assets can be tangible, such as cars, clothing, or other items, or they can be intangible, such as stocks, government bonds, or other investments. In contrast, real estate is physically and legally inextricably linked to land, including all property rights, the right to own, sell, lease, and enjoy the land. Real estate can be residential, commercial and industrial real estate.

According to some estimates, the net worth of the Pakistani real estate sector can range from $ 300 billion to $ 400 billion. Now that the government has lifted restrictions on the sector, foreign investors have also started pouring millions into the industry. From a broader perspective, Pakistan is a strategically and geographically important hub for the future economy. As a result, we see that various industries in Pakistan are growing together, including real estate and construction, transportation and logistics, energy and power generation, and agriculture.

In terms of foreign investment, China has an estimated more than $ 87 billion invested in Pakistan, a number that is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years if things don’t go crazy.

The Pakistani real estate sector in particular receives inflows from many large firms around the world, including a recent multi-billion dollar investment deal with a Saudi company.

Everything points to one thing: it is the perfect time to invest in Pakistan, with the real estate sector being one of the best options. In addition to continued growth and stability, investing in the sector can become one of the largest passive sources of income with one of the highest returns in the world.

Whether you’re planning for retirement, saving for a college fund, or looking to make a residual income, investing in real estate can help you if you play your cards right. However, as with any other investment option under the sun, knowing where to invest is important. Any fast growing sector tends to have lots of unscrupulous elements trying to scam potential investors, offering incredible deals and returns – which on a fateful day seem totally believable – to rob gullible people of their hard earned money.

Therefore, before proceeding with your investment decision, it is imperative that you know the company’s profile, projects completed, financial status, progress of ongoing projects and growth potential.

Once you’ve made up your mind, it’s usually better to invest with a smaller amount of money rather than diving straight in and making a mega-investment.

Rather than investing on a whim, it is best to do your homework and only go with the trusted names in the industry. Only then can you get a real return on investment.

Adnan Ali Mughal
Islamabad

Posted in Dawn, December 22, 2021