INVESTMENT – MARBELLA – The most common fears when investing in housing in Spain
The most common fears when investing in housing in Spain
The idea of investing and putting our money to work is something that can be intimidating and many investors give it a lot of thought before taking the step.
However, we can assure you that nowadays real estate investment is the safest investment that exists and that having the money stored in a bank account does not produce any benefit, moreover, it loses value with each passing day.
In Marbella WOHNEN Immobilien we tell you the most common fears when investing so that it does not happen to you.
Fear of losing what we have
That is the first question we all ask ourselves when we consider investing: What if I lose everything?
It is a very common and understandable question. However, we must understand that when we lose money it is really when we do nothing with it.
Fear that the property price will fall
One of the great fears for someone new to real estate investing is that home prices will fall. However, as a future investor you should know that the price of a property does not fall. It may stagnate for a while or the market may fluctuate, but if you buy in a good area, real estate tends to increase in price.
Perhaps your fear of falling prices is related to the possible decrease in attractiveness in a certain area. If that’s the case, it’s important to remember that no matter how affordable it may be, there is no point in acquiring a property in a neighborhood that could lower its original value.
If you want to avoid this situation, buy in a good location, it is best to select a property in an area close to important employment hubs, schools, universities, transport and good infrastructure.
Fear of not having enough knowledge
This fear is also very common among people who decide to invest for the first time. I don’t know anything about the real estate sector, the stock market .”, “You have to have economic knowledge, be an expert .”.
Have you ever made these same comments to yourself? In life there is nothing that can stop you more than your own fears, but, obviously as in any sector, trade or subject you have to have some knowledge, know where it is better to invest, if a property is going to have a good profitability, the documentation … Our advice is don’t bury your head in the sand! If you want to invest in real estate without fear, always go hand in hand with an expert.
Fear of crisis
It is logical that we are afraid of crises and more so taking into account the current moment. However, crises will exist for a lifetime, it is something cyclical. Crises bring many negative things, but they are also a great opportunity to make investments.
We give you an example regarding the stock market: the bags fall because someone is buying your fear. Faced with an economic crisis, people start selling out of fear and that is why the stock market falls. And, there is always someone willing to buy. Who knows and controls these emotional states in times of crisis can make very good investments.
Therefore, fears prevent you from taking action. However, in order not to be afraid of investing in the real estate sector, our recommendation is that you ask an expert for advice who will guide you, investigate and find the solution you really need.
Our advice is !don’t bury your head in the sand! If you want to invest in real estate without fear, always go hand in hand with an expert
Contact