2025.04.03 - Real Estate and Equity Investments
2025.04.03 - Real Estate and Equity Investments
1. Nature of Investment
2. Liquidity
Real Estate: Low liquidity; it takes time to sell a property and convert it into cash.
Equity: High liquidity; stocks can be bought and sold quickly on exchanges.
3. Investment Horizon
Real Estate: Typically long-term due to transaction costs, maintenance, and market
cycles.
Equity: Can be short-term (trading) or long-term (investing in growth/dividends).
4. Capital Requirement
Real Estate: Requires significant upfront capital, including down payments, loans,
and maintenance costs.
Equity: More accessible with lower capital requirements; investors can buy stocks
with small amounts.
5. Risk Factors
Real Estate: Market fluctuations, interest rates, property damage, tenant issues, and
illiquidity.
Equity: Market volatility, economic downturns, company performance, and industry
risks.
6. Income Generation
7. Taxation
Real Estate: Property taxes, maintenance costs, capital gains tax, and depreciation
benefits.
Equity: Capital gains tax and dividend tax, depending on the holding period.
8. Leverage
Real Estate: Investors often use mortgage loans to buy properties, leveraging their
investment.
Equity: Leverage is possible through margin trading, but it's riskier and can lead to
losses.
9. Diversification
Real Estate: Requires significant capital to diversify across locations and property
types.
Equity: Easier to diversify across sectors, industries, and global markets with
minimal investment.
For Stability & Passive Income: Real estate is preferable for long-term appreciation
and rental income.
For Growth & Liquidity: Equity investments offer higher liquidity and potential for
faster returns.
A balanced portfolio often includes both real estate and equities to maximize returns and
manage risks. Do you have a preference or need help choosing between them?
1. Identity Proof
Document verifying the identity of individuals such as PAN card and passport of Indian and foreign
directors, respectively.
2. Address Proof
Document confirming the residential address of individuals such as utility bills or rental agreements.
Document outlining the rules and regulations governing the internal management of the company.
Consent from the landlord permitting the use of premises as the company’s registered office.
Documentation confirming the address where the company is registered and operates from.