Investment Property in Havana

Investment Real Estate in Havana

Investment Property in Havana
Investment Property in Havana

Havana property investment can be a worthwhile venture if you are selective with the areas you choose to invest in. If not, you could find that your investment suffers due to low rental yields, dwindling demand, and slow property price growth in many parts of Havana .

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Havana (; Spanish: La Habana [la aˈβana] (About this soundlisten)) is the capital city, largest city, province, major port, and leading commercial center of Cuba. The city has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of 781.58 km2 (301.77 sq mi) – making it the largest city by area, the most populous city, and the fourth largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean region.

The city of Havana was founded by the Spanish in the 16th century and due to its strategic location it served as a springboard for the Spanish conquest of the Americas, becoming a stopping point for Spanish galleons returning to Spain. Philip II of Spain granted Havana the title of capital in 1592. Walls as well as forts were built to protect the old city. The sinking of the U.S. battleship Maine in Havana’s harbor in 1898 was the immediate cause of the Spanish–American War.

The city is the center of the Cuban government, and home to various ministries, headquarters of businesses and over 100 diplomatic offices. The governor is Reinaldo García Zapata of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC). In 2009, the city/province had the third highest income in the country.

Contemporary Havana can essentially be described as three cities in one: Old Havana, Vedado and the newer suburban districts. The city extends mostly westward and southward from the bay, which is entered through a narrow inlet and which divides into three main harbors: Mari melena, Guanabacoa and Antares. The sluggish Almendares River traverses the city from south to north, entering the Straits of Florida a few miles west of the bay.

The city attracts over a million tourists annually; the Official Census for Havana reports that in 2010 the city was visited by 1,176,627 international tourists, a 20% increase from 2005. Old Havana was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. The city is also noted for its history, culture, architecture and monuments. As typical of Cuba, Havana experiences a tropical climate.

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The financial stability of Havana has translated into a real estate market that rewards forward planning and a willingness to look beyond areas of traditional affluence.

Buy to Rent in Havana

Renting out your Havana buy-to-rent investment property can grow wealth and income.

Whatever your goals with investment property in Havana are – preparation is key.

  • Set goals based on how much rental yield will be required and the local rental yield rates in Havana and be prepared to change your initial outlook.
  • Thoroughly research the Havana location with a special emphasis on fringe areas outside the main Havana metropolis that may be valued lower than their better-known neighbors. Rental yields of around 5% are still attainable in certain areas of Havana.
  • Ensure that your target investment property in Havana appeals to professionals. This is a demographic that ensures maximum income and low voids.
  • Finding and vetting suitable tenants is a job ideally left to the professionals. Working with an established letting agent such as Physis Realty with local knowledge and experience of property legislation will give you the best chance of success.
  • You may think that managing your Havana properties yourself is an easy option, but are these savings justifiable when you run into Havana red tape? Physis Realty Havana office in downtown provides you with peace-of-mind and leaves you time to plan your next move in the growing Havana buy-to-rent sector.

With our expert guidance, investing in Havana provides the secure knowledge that your money is working harder than it would in a local Havana bank and that future generations of your family will be left with substantial capital growth assets.

We are always happy to advise on buying investment property in Havana, where we have been established for over 35+ years. Physis Realty has been a firm fixture in the Havana property market through good times and bad. Our experts have seen it all and our portfolios continue to outperform.

Flipping Investment Property in Havana

Flipping property in Havana

Flipping property is when we advise clients to buy a Havana property below market value, renovate it and then make a profit by selling it at a higher price, all within a few months, and often before the Havana market has a time to react to the renovation.

The Flipping Strategy in Havana

Investment property flipping in Havana is a simple strategy. You find a property that is in need of renovation from our list and purchase it for a low price. These type of Havana real estate investments are sometimes referred to by professionals as ‘distressed’ Havana real estate.

What is distressed Havana property:

  • Havana property in need of renovation
  • Havana real estate with a change of purpose and use
  • Oversold Havana property
  • Bank repossessions in Havana

Put simply, long term investors in Havana purchase the property, renovate it and make it a lot more attractive to potential buyers.

Calculate profit that you make from Havana investment property flipping:

Final Selling Price less Cost of Purchase less Costs = Profit

Here is an example:

Havana property purchase price: $220,000

Renovation costs: $20,000

Other costs: $25,000

Property sale price: $400,000

Profit: $135,000

Experienced property developers in Havana use a minimum profit value of 22% when looking at potential Havana projects. The reason for this is because there are lots that can go wrong in Havana property flipping and working on a potential margin of 22% should still leave a good margin of error.

Luxury Property in Havana

For luxury property investors hoping to add a superb property in Havana to their luxury real estate investment portfolio, Physis Realty is a trusted partner.

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A world leader in luxury real estate with a portfolio comprising some of the most sought-after real estate in Havana, Physis Realty caters particularly to high net-worth individuals and families. A luxury real estate investment in Havana should be entrusted to only the highest-quality agency.

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