
“I need to do a better job of preparing myself for any surprises here”
How a Canadian in Abu Dhabi Took Charge of his Expat Life
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​David recalled a conversation he had had with himself... "Who knows what might happen tomorrow in this beautiful picturesque land. Today everything is really good, but tomorrow if they start bringing in new people, or the company strategy changes, or the economic climate of the region changes, what do I need to do to be ready?"
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He remembered, "Things were not pretty when the crude oil price hit rock-bottom, and even more so when the pandemic happened. So many of our friends had to leave. Some even had to take up positions that were not as high-ranking, nor well-compensated, and what happens if I have to do that? Also, I haven't had to face an interview for many years now, and I hear there are a lot of ambitious people out there today because of where we are in the global economic cycle. I feel that as a responsible father to my kids, I ought to take some meaningful action today, while I am far away from any sort of difficult situation."
Something that had always felt unsettling to David & his wife about their expat life, was the fact that they did not own any homes. However, in times of uncertainty they had a strong gut feeling they would feel a lot more certain having their name on a home, within the safety of Canada. After researching the topic further, they learned that having a strong current employment record with a well-known global employer was an absolute necessity for getting approved for a mortgage to finance the home purchase. So they concluded that securing ownership of a home today while David was at a great position with a great employer, was the best action they could take to prepare for any surprises tomorrow.
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If you would like to get started on your home ownership journey as an expat, consider enrolling in our next investments round.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Neil Y, Dubai
“It was an awesome experience for my wife and I to have worked with Ivey Investments to purchase our first investment condo in downtown Toronto. We had active communication and guidance throughout the entire process, including getting mortgage financing. We are sincerely grateful for this unique opportunity and quite excited to own property in Toronto. Thank you for making our real estate journey so rewarding and hassle-free"
Imran H, Doha
"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 finer details, like setting up utility accounts post-closing, It's been 2 years since the property was purchased and it continues to be rented out to great tenants. I look forward to exploring options to invest in another property soon with this exceptional team."
Alexandre M, Hong Kong
"Engaging, well thought out process made it a pleasant experience to invest in Toronto real estate despite my hectic business travel schedules. The team is smart, understanding and really knows how to take care of their clients. I feel great I have a great home in Toronto which I look forward to visiting again on my next trip with my family."
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