Analytical Report – Real Estate Topic
· Topic: Evaluation of the Real Estate options to determine the return of investment
· The problem to be solved: why it is harmful to keep the money in the bank idle without investing in real estate?
o Specifications of the Problem:
§ It must be SMART (Specific – Measured – Actionable – Relevant – Timely)
§ Root Causes Analysis (why it is a problem to keep the money idle & not invested)
§ The negative impact of solving the problem
§ Facts & evidences from the market & government
· Research Questions: which property type & in which Canadian province can yield higher profit in 5 years’ time assuming an investment of CAD$ 600,000 ?
· Writing style:
o Persuasive response of the recommended property option (location & type & return )
· Writing Format:
o Formal Analytical Report
§ Analytical Report Style (please refer to the attachment of the analytical reports details)
o Report to be one and one-half inch spaced.
o Use 12 point font – Direct Approach & Formal writing style.
o Use headings and sub-headings for the report according to ONE of the below colored boxes :
§ Use numerical decimal outline of the headings / it’s ok to use tables, graphics & diagrams (see below image)
o Structure of the Report:
§ Context Introduction (problem statement & the research question & complications)
§ Discussion (Body Paragraphs & sections)
· Complications of the issue (the negative impact of keeping the money in bank vs buying a property) ?
· Evaluation of 4 alternatives considering the facts (value is CAD$600k + return in 5 years):
o A House in Toronto vs a house in Montreal
o A flat in Toronto vs a flat in Montreal
· Evaluation Criteria of the alternatives & the winning recommended option:
§ Effectiveness Ranking of the different solutions (the alternatives)
§ Evaluation criteria :
· achieve the highest financial return after the re-sale
· meet the 5 years conditions
· meet the CAD$ 600k investment
· Has the least cost possible during the 5 years
o Property Financial Cost (https://www.manulifebank.ca/personal-banking/plan-and-learn/home-ownership/buying-owning-costs.html)
§ Likelihood of success to yield a return in 5 years (based on probability calculation )
§ Solutions / Recommendations
§ Research references (APA Format)