Investing Basics
Your common questions on property investing answered!
- Is there a minimum investment to invest with EasyProperties?No. you are welcome to invest as little or as much as you are able to.
- What are some of the difference between investing through EasyProperties or investing in a REIT?· REITs must pay at least 75% of taxable earnings to investors, though some used to pay out more than this. EasyProperties pays out 85% of profit for the period. 15% is retained…
- When are dividends paid?Dividends (net of all fees and taxes) will be paid to investors quarterly.
- Can I re-invest my rental dividends?Yes you can. This can only be done in an upcoming Auction or a new IPO, this will allow you to take advantage of the power of compounding returns. Re-investing your dividends is a…
- How long is the investment term?Our investment team decides on the optimal term for each opportunity based on the forecasted returns for the property. The priority when deciding on the investment term is to…
- What happens at the end of the investment term?At the end of the investment term investors will vote upon the exit strategy via the online voting platform.
- Can I sell my shares at any time?A quarterly auction will be held on the online platform where investors looking to sell shares will be able to offer them for sale to new buyers.
- How do you make money from EasyProperties?There are a few ways for you to earn money from using EasyProperties: 1. You receive regular dividends which come from rental income from the properties you have invested in.…
- How will my dividend returns be taxed?The property company will be a registered company and subject to taxation at the prevailing company tax rate. Tax paid will be deducted from any funds before distribution to…
- Why does it take so long for the property to start generating income?Investors can only start enjoying the income once the properties are owned and in the name of the company. The property must be registered in the deeds office and this can take a while.
- How often are valuations done?Each property has an independent valuation carried out by a professional independent valuator before an IPO. After an IPO, the valuator will do a desk top valuation every 6 months and another physical valuation every 12 months.
- What are expected returns from a yield and capital growth point of view?Each property is different. This information is provided in the investment case and financials section for each property. Additional detail are provided in each prospectus.
- How would you be able to access the financial statements for each property?All documents relating to the property will be available in the Property Document section. This will include management accounts and independent valuations.
- How are dividends calculated?Dividends are paid to investors from rental income, after all the expenses of the property have been calculated and deducted. The dividend amount is multiplied by the number of…
- What’s the difference between IRR and XIRR when it comes to property investments?IRR (Internal Rate of Return) and XIRR (Extended Internal Rate of Return) are both ways of measuring the performance of an investment over time—but they differ in how they treat…
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