Survey: A culture of real estate savings must prevail to own a first home

Amlak's survey shows the role of educational institutions and programs in promoting saving for a down payment.

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Abdullah Al-Salih poll: The culture of saving represents a practical model of contributing to the purchase of residential real estate, as it is considered a large part of the down payment, and experts believe that this economic behavior should promote the culture of real estate savings should prevail to own the first home with more lighting and enlightenment, and some rely on financial institutions and community training institutes to develop programs and initiatives to develop this civilized behavior among young people.

Amlak real estate newspaper conducted a survey on the culture of saving and its impact on home ownership.

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Badr Al-Mansour: Safe investment achieves savings goal

Badr bin Saleh Al-Mansour, a real estate broker, stressed that financial institutions have contributed to providing many ways to save and invest and have helped greatly in educating customers about the importance of saving and investment culture, because they have provided many programs and initiatives that are in the first and last interest of the customer and the financial institutions as well.

Al Mansour explained that the most important factor that helps in buying a home is the down payment for buying a house, usually by obtaining financing from the bank or through debt or mortgaging a previous property, but a large part of the down payment when buying a house can be saved through a successful savings plan as well.

Al Mansour explained that a large part of the down payment can be saved through a successful savings plan as well. Al Mansour explained that safe investment is an important thing in promoting the goal of saving, which helps in earning returns on the amount saved, whether it is through stocks, bonds, mutual funds or retirement accounts, and Al Mansour identified several ways to save and grow savings money, including:

Setting clear goals. <Set clear goals, and make sure to consult with specialists in the field. <Providing personal incentives that contribute and help achieve the goal. <Staying focused and not getting distracted while adhering to a practical and thoughtful plan. <Balance the choice of a savings plan so that it can be implemented.

- Periodically review the extent to which the goal has been achieved and follow up on the extent of achievement continuously. <Utilize technology applications to manage expenses and personal budgeting, especially in recording expenses and savings amounts. Identify unnecessary expenses and try to eliminate them or find cheaper alternatives. This could include reducing the number of times you eat out, canceling all or some unused subscriptions, or looking for free or low-cost entertainment options.

Treating savings as a fixed expense by allocating a specific portion of your income to savings each month, such as the idea of transferring to a savings account as soon as you receive your paycheck, ensures that saving becomes a priority, rather than something that can be put off until later.

Mansour said. Al Mansour mentioned that there are techniques that can be used for saving such as the 50/30/20 rule (allocating 50% of income to needs, 30% to wants, and 20% to savings), the five envelope technique (allocating the salary to different spending categories), or the snowball method (paying off debts starting with the smallest balance).

Mansour mentioned that there are techniques that can be used for saving. <Experts emphasize the importance of starting to educate children about the concept of money at the age of four to build and develop their financial awareness from a young age, which helps them to plan effectively and make better financial decisions when they grow up. This is helped by having an open dialog about money, talking to children constantly, daily and naturally about money and ways to earn and spend it, and involving them in related activities, as this has a great impact on developing their awareness about the concept of money and its role in our lives.

Al Mansour said that it is important to start educating children about the concept of money at the age of four. <Al-Mansour pointed out that many parents are reluctant to set a regular allowance for the child, as they may not realize the value of the allowance in motivating and supporting the child's self-esteem, in addition to being a good opportunity to teach children the basics of a simple budget, it is assumed that the child should start receiving a simple and periodic allowance according to his age and the financial ability of the family, this helps him appreciate the value of money according to the things he can get in return If a child is interested in a particular toy, for example, we as parents should help them to create a financial plan to save for its purchase, and remind them that "if they want to spend all their allowance instead of saving part of it, it will delay them from getting that toy." From here, they will learn the meaning of responsibility and how to postpone immediate desires in order to achieve larger goals later on, and will begin to think about the value of their savings in the long term.

The importance of a good role model should not be overlooked because children tend to imitate their parents and adopt their behavior patterns naturally.

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D. Muhammad Shammaa: Saving early is the best chance to buy a home

<Dr. Mohamed Ziad Shammaa, CEO of Highsource, explained that saving early can help and contribute significantly to home buying by accumulating capital - improving credit history - increasing purchasing power - and reducing debt by making a large down payment when you buy, which reduces the amount you need to borrow and reduces the interest cost in the long run. Overall, saving early gives you a better chance of buying the home of your dreams, and reduces borrowing costs in the long run.

Saving early gives you a better chance of buying the home of your dreams and reduces borrowing costs in the long run.

Developing a culture of saving and how to manage money effectively, including the real estate goal for future generations, requires multiple efforts and guidance from families, society, and educational institutions. Here are some of the ways this can be achieved:

  • Financial education in schools and educational organizations: Include financial education in school curricula to teach students the importance of saving and how to effectively manage money, including a real estate goal.
  • Incorporate financial education into school curricula to teach students the importance of saving and how to effectively manage money, including a real estate goal.
  • Adopt positive role models: Success stories and positive examples of people who have successfully achieved their real estate goals through savings can be an inspiration for future generations.
  • Motivation and rewards: Children and young adults can be motivated to save by creating a reward system that encourages them to achieve their financial goals.

Dr. Shammaa listed several ideal ways to save and grow your savings money and here are some tips to achieve this:

Dr. Shammaa listed several ideal ways to save and grow your savings money

  1. Set specific goals: Before you start saving, you should set a specific and clear goal of why you want to save and what goals you want to achieve, such as buying a house or securing a stable financial future.
  2. Set a budget: Set a monthly budget that specifies how much money you will set aside for savings. Definitely try to stick to that budget and don't deviate from it unless necessary.
  3. Choose a suitable savings account: Look for a savings account through some banks and some digital platforms that provide services with fair returns according to Islamic law while maintaining easy access when needed.
  4. Smart Investing: After achieving a certain amount of savings, you can consider investing the money in a way that suits your goals and risk tolerance level. Consult a specialized financial advisor for appropriate advice based on your financial situation and goals, as investing with the money saved can contribute significantly to owning a property without having to take out a loan.
  5. Commit to periodic savings: Keep your commitment to periodic savings without leaving gaps. Even small deposits on a regular basis can add up over time and help you reach your goal.
  6. Review and evaluate: Regularly review your progress and evaluate your savings strategy, adjusting it if necessary based on changes in goals or financial circumstances.

Urbanization: Reduce reliance on loans

Omran bin Mohammed Al-Omran, interested in real estate affairs, stressed that the process of early saving helps to buy a home through several ways, explaining the possibility of increasing the down payment by saving a larger amount; this in turn can reduce the size of the required loan and reduce the interest paid in the long term.

Omran bin Mohammed Al-Omran, interested in real estate affairs, stressed that the early saving process helps to buy a home through several ways. Spreading the culture of early savings helps reduce dependence on loans and reduces the amount of the loan, which means you will pay less in interest and fees over the life of the loan, noting that having good savings increases the chances of obtaining a loan on better terms.

Omran said that having good savings increases the chances of obtaining a loan on better terms.

Omran explained that it is possible to increase the down payment by saving a larger amount. <Al-Omran explained that saving early gives the beneficiary greater financial comfort and reduces the psychological and financial stress associated with the need to raise funds quickly when finding the right housing. Thus, early saving is an effective strategy to achieve the goal of buying a home at the lowest possible cost and financial pressure.

Al-Omran concluded. Al Omran told Amlak that one of the advantages of a savings culture is the ability to cope with unexpected expenses and cover sudden costs associated with buying a home, such as repairs or administrative fees.

Omran concluded his talk to Amlak.

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Abdulmajeed Aljarallah: Targeted programs to promote saving for housing

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For his part, Abdulmajeed bin Abdulmohsen Al-Jarallah - Head of the Quality and Governance Department at the Birr Association in Riyadh, explained that saving is one of the means of building the house of a lifetime, but it needs good planning and serious commitment, noting that having a specific and clear goal of saving, such as buying a home and not being distracted and busy with luxuries proved with experience and the presence of models on its success.

Al-Jarallah pointed out that there are many programs offered by a number of specialists in the field of savings, and the options available for that in a flexible manner, and stressed that some financial institutions have an impact in raising awareness of the concept of savings and increasing financial awareness among members of society, and some institutions have created programs specifically for the purpose of saving for housing and the home of a lifetime, which is the application of the role that these institutions play in serving the common interests of the customer and institutions, and Al-Jarallah pointed to the importance of developing a culture of saving for a real estate goal among future generations; by designing initiatives, plans, programs, training and practical application.

Al-Jarallah called for the development of a culture of saving for a real estate goal among future generations; through the design of initiatives, plans, programs, training and application in a practical manner. Al-Jarallah called for urging the community to own temporary or shared housing that suits financial capabilities while enlightening people that the benefits of owning a housing suitable for financial capability helps reduce costs and thus the ability to save for permanent housing.

On the investment of savings funds, Al-Jarallah noted the importance of developing a culture of saving for a real estate goal among future generations. "The culture of saving or increasing the financial awareness of community members is one of the positive aspects that will benefit investment, as we will have an increase in the number of investors and this awareness will result in the expansion of investment, whether in real estate portfolios or other sources of investment, as they will benefit from a higher culture and awareness of community members."

About the investment of savings funds, Al Jarallah said: "The culture of saving or increasing the financial awareness of community members is one of the positive aspects that will benefit investment, as we will have an increase in the number of investors.

Saad Al-Omari: Financial institutions should encourage a culture of savings

Saad Al Omari, real estate consultant at Basma Company, stressed that early saving is an important factor and helps a lot in buying housing and shortens a lot of time to reach the goal, with good planning and starting it early, even if with small amounts, and this comes by rationalizing and organizing expenses and can consult specialists in saving and attending awareness seminars, noting that the National Center for Social Responsibility in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing launched the "Saving in Housing" initiative in 2021, with the aim of raising awareness and educating the importance of real estate savings.

Al-Omari stressed the important role of financial institutions in encouraging the culture of saving by providing financial services by providing savings accounts that provide financial returns and offering educational materials through the channels of these institutions, pointing out that setting goals and planning the appropriate budget are ideal ways to preserve and grow savings funds, in addition to prioritizing and investing in savings funds.

The real estate consultant pointed out. The real estate consultant referred to a number of risks that may occur during the construction and development stages, delivery time and quality issues, and of course the delay in issuing licenses, as well as price fluctuations in the market, but real estate portfolios remain a suitable solution to support the culture of savings.

Al Omari concluded his speech by stating that setting goals and planning the appropriate budget is an ideal way to preserve and grow savings funds. Al-Omari concluded his speech by emphasizing the need to develop the culture of saving for future generations by educating children in simple ways, hoping that awareness should start from school by introducing educational materials that teach them the importance of saving.