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Why pay rent abroad when you could be building equity in Canada?
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The problem with paying rent abroad

Many Canadians living abroad pay rent every month. This means your hard-earned money is helping your landlord grow wealthier instead of you. You are paying off their house, and their property value continues to rise over time. Meanwhile, homeowners in Canada are building equity simply by owning a home. When it is finally time to move back, you might find that houses have become way too expensive to buy. 

The power of owning your future

Owning your own home in Canada changes everything. While you live overseas, a tenant lives in your Canadian house and pays the rent. That rent helps pay for your house building you equity! Having at least one property in your name means you are building wealth for your own future. Even if you still rent where you live, your Toronto property can grow in value and tenants can help pay the mortgage. It’s the fastest way to stop being a lifelong renter and finally become a property owner.

Curious what other Canadian expats are asking about?
Stop building someone else's wealth
Every rent payment abroad grows your landlord's equity, not yours
Own one property from anywhere in the world
Even one Toronto property puts your name on a deed and starts building real equity.
Let tenants pay down your mortgage
While you live overseas, renters can help cover costs and grow your long-term net worth
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"We purchased a condo within a 7 minute walk to the world-class University of Toronto. Our daughter will move to Toronto in 2 years for university and have a great place to herself to call home. My wife and I are proud to have taken this decision for our family's future thanks to Team Ivey."

Imad

Canadian expat, Qatar

Owner of a luxury suite at The College Condominiums

"I feel like I finally have something tangible to showcase the success of my expat lifestyle I have experienced in the last 12 years of living abroad to my family and friends, and more importantly to myself."

Nico S

Canadian expat, UAE

Owner of a luxury suite at the Maple Leaf Square

"Moving back to Canada is definitely in the books but getting in on a great condo this year at today's price was the best decision I made. I win from knowing that I have a home base if ever needed and I win from equity growth."

Reza H

Canadian expat, UAE

Owner of a luxury suite at Harbour Plaza Residences

"I was introduced to Ivey Investments at a real estate seminar I attended while visiting Abu Dhabi for business. I was seeking investment opportunities to move some funds back to Canada.  I am genuinely impressed and pleased with how the team handles everything, from significant aspects like property selections to the finest details, like setting up utility accounts post-closing,  It's been 4 years since the property was purchased and it continues to be rented out to great tenants. I just recently closed on my 2nd property with this exceptional team."

Imran, H

Canadian expat, Qatar

Owner of a luxury suite at Yonge-Bloor Toronto

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