- STABILITY AND SECURITY
Owning a property provides stability and security, as you have a long-term investment in a tangible asset. You have control over the property and can make changes and improvements as you see fit. You also have the security of knowing that you have a place to call home for as long as you want.
- HOME OWNERSHIP BRINGS A SENSE OF PRIDE
In addition to the financial benefits, owning your home simply gives you a sense of pride. After all, buying a property requires a lot of effort. Accomplishing this is an achievement in itself that deserves to be celebrated.
- OWNING A HOME GIVES YOU MORE FREEDOM THAN WHEN RENTING
Every tenant knows that not all landlords are made equal. Some landlords may make your life more difficult than expected, e.g., by delaying the repair of minor problems that have occurred in your apartment/house or refusing to carry out improvements to modernize the condition of the property.
Owning your home means being independent and making your own decisions. Rather than being at the mercy of someone else's goodwill and indecision, you will only be accountable to yourself. This will allow you to deal with troublesome situations more quickly.
- CONFORMING TO SOCIAL NORMS
Buying your own home is a symbol of accomplishment and success in the society. Your wealth and status is measured by the home you own. Thus, by buying a house, you can enhance your social status significantly.
- NO UNCERTAINTY
With your own home, there are no fear and anxiety that is caused by the possibility of an untimely termination of the rent agreement by the landlord. To add to this, there is no hassle of renewing the rent agreement every year and renegotiating on rent repeatedly.
- CIVIC PARTICIPATION
When compared to renters, homeowners will often remain in one area for longer periods of time, adding a certain degree of stability to the neighborhood. Homeowners are also more likely to contribute to the maintenance of their properties and surrounding areas. This then translates to increased incentives to participate in local politics and community organizations, potentially leading to increased civic participation.
- PROTECTION AGAINST INFLATION
One of the unique advantages of owning a home is that it may provide a hedge against inflation. As the cost of living increases over time, so does the value of real estate. Historically, real estate has shown appreciation in value, providing homeowners with an asset that may keep pace with inflation or even outpace it. This may provide a path to maintaining financial stability and security in the long run.
- SHELTER AND PROTECTION
- A PERMANENT PLACE TO CALL HOME
- LEAVE AN INHERITANCE WITH ADVANTAGES
- POTENTIAL FOR CAPITAL GROWTH
- GENERATIONAL WEALTH