INVESTING OFF PLAN
Why Buying Off-Plan Makes All the Difference: The Story of John & Mike Meet Mr. John and Mr. Mike — two smart investors with two very different strategies. When a reputable developer launched a new estate project, apartments were offered off-plan at a discounted price . Mr. John acted quickly. He reserved two units off-plan, paying in convenient installments. Mr. Mike hesitated. He wanted to wait until the project was completed before making a move. Fast forward two years. The estate was completed, and property values had risen by nearly 40% . Mr. John sold one unit at full market price , recovering all his initial investment, and kept the second unit as a long-term rental — fully paid for and already appreciating. Mr. Mike finally bought in , but at the much higher completed price, paying significantly more for the same type of apartment. The lesson? Buying off-plan gives investors like John the clear advantage: ✅ Lower en...