Never before has a hashtag encouraged us so much to stay in our homes! For the noblest cause of all, because if we #stayhome, we save lives!
A gesture which, before the COVID-19 crisis, might have seemed quite insignificant, but in just a few days has turned into a civic act. So much so, that our homes now appear to be the best defence against the epidemic. This unprecedented situation puts housing back at the heart of prevention and protection measures to ensure a better future. While the desire for home ownership was already felt by many French people, the coronavirus crisis will only exacerbate this need. Once we've managed to overcome the pandemic, a good number of people will aspire to a roof that's both safe and comfortable.
Real estate is the obvious answer. Whether for living or investing, real estate has all the antibodies needed to cope with difficult situations.
Households who buy their first home not only have a place to live that suits them best, they also build up capital that protects them from life's accidents. And that's not counting the assistance available for home ownership, such as the zero-interest loan, or the advantageous conditions offered by ever-cheaper interest rates.
For their part, people with a better asset base, acquired over time, can consider a property investment. A rental apartment, purchased new or old, will enable them to earn additional income and take advantage of the Pinel or Denormandie tax exemption schemes. And let's not forget the leverage effect of credit, which gives you the opportunity to build wealth by taking out a loan. Real estate remains the only investment that can be financed by debt.
In this period of confinement, let's not forget the end of the crisis, when we'll have more freedom to move around. For some of us, this will undoubtedly mean getting back to our second homes! Another function of real estate, which can also be consumed in pleasure mode. Not to mention all the guarantees it offers in terms of value enhancement. An ideally located, well-maintained property can easily be renegotiated to meet current needs or to help out relatives...
Let' s #restonsalamaison and take advantage of these unique moments to think about a life project around a new, secure home. Visit the immonot website to discover all the properties for sale by notaries.
Christophe RAFFAILLAC