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Finding Hot Real Estate Markets in Canada - How Political Climate Affects the Marketplace
By A. R. Michaelson

One question that just about every new real estate investor asks is, "Where do I find hot markets and properties that are sure to appreciate in value?" After all, that is the basis for most real estate investments - buy property, sell it at a higher price when the value goes up. For some investors, deciding where to buy real estate amounts to little more than a guessing game. But you don't really need to guess. Instead, you can study various factors to find real estate markets in Canada where you have the best chance of success. One factor that has an undeniable influence on real estate values is the political climate of an area.

The best climate for investors

The political climate starts at the town or city level, and extends all the way up to the national level. At each level of government, leaders can pass laws that are favorable or unfavorable for investors. The best and most promising locations for investing in real estate have two features: a business-friendly atmosphere and fair laws for landlords and tenants.

What's good for business is good for real estate investment

Business and investment go hand in hand. Areas with strong growth in industries and jobs will see growth in the number of potential renters and homebuyers. So policies and laws that are attractive to business and encourage economic development create favorable conditions for real estate investors who want to buy properties in a rising market.

Conversely, where new business activity is discouraged through taxation and other restrictive measures, or where laws that negatively affect both landlords and tenants are implemented, you will see a decline in new industry, new jobs, and new investment. Here, real estate investors will deal with slower market appreciation or even a decline in house prices and real estate values.

Leadership is key

Even when higher levels of government are taking actions that discourage industry and investment, leaders and bureaucrats at the micro level can counteract the effects with their own business-friendly policies. This is why you may see two towns in the same province, both affected equally by higher-level policies, both the same distance from a major center, yet one town is growing and flourishing while another town is losing business and jobs.

Towns and cities that are successful in attracting business usually have leaders working hard towards that goal. These leaders understand the good qualities of their town and take steps to raise its profile and create an environment that encourages business and investment.

Strangely, some towns have leaders and bureaucrats who seem to intentionally discourage new industry and job creation. It's like the town has put a sign on the door - do not disturb! The general tone of local government is fearful and uncooperative, and bureaucrats pass bylaws that obstruct healthy economic growth.

The bottom line

So what's the bottom line? Canadian towns and cities that are attractive to industry and business have the potential for long-term growth and are therefore generally good places for investors to look for real estate deals. It's possible to invest successfully in a cooling market, but new investors should leave that challenge to those with more experience.

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