Le conseil municipal de Montréal a donné un feu vert tard lundi soir à la transformation de la Place Versailles en nouveau quartier d’environ 5000 logements, incluant des tours de 25 étages.
To an extent, I agree, but I also disagree. At minimum, you’re going to be investing time and emotional attachment to it, if not money. Where you live is probably the one of the most important parts of your life, next to who you’re living with.
I don’t think people should be allowed to invest in property to not live in it though. It shouldn’t be purely for financial gain. Primarily the purpose should be about giving people a place to live.
Yes, I meant in a way that prioritizes monetary gain. Improving property for ones own enjoyment is totally fine. Homes should not be thought of a good monetary investment vehicle, though. In fact, they usually aren’t when all costs are properly factored in.
To an extent, I agree, but I also disagree. At minimum, you’re going to be investing time and emotional attachment to it, if not money. Where you live is probably the one of the most important parts of your life, next to who you’re living with.
I don’t think people should be allowed to invest in property to not live in it though. It shouldn’t be purely for financial gain. Primarily the purpose should be about giving people a place to live.
I believe that’s what the person you replied to was implying.
I don’t think of it in terms of “investing” when I’m making my home my own and maintaining it properly so I can continue to live there.
Yes, I meant in a way that prioritizes monetary gain. Improving property for ones own enjoyment is totally fine. Homes should not be thought of a good monetary investment vehicle, though. In fact, they usually aren’t when all costs are properly factored in.