It's every landlord's worst nightmare: a negligent tenant who will dodge rent payments, tear a property to pieces, and drive their neighbours mad. If this sounds like one of your tenants, then use the tips below to help yourself get the upper hand. 1 - Get everything in writing Disputes between a landlord and tenant can easily get heated, frequently due to something as simple as miscommunication. While...
November 2014
Market overview Like many Latin American countries, Uruguay is enjoying a growing popularity among international property buyers. The Republic of Uruguay is the second smallest nation in South America, but is not far behind Brazil when it comes to house prices. They have risen steadily in recent years, driven by increasing demand. Foreign sales are primarily made by buyers from...
Are you looking to make your Dubai home more attractive to buyers? If you’re considering selling via a Dubai property agency, there are a few things you can do to encourage a quick sale. Here are five improvements you can bring into your home that are guaranteed to make your home more inviting for potential buyers. Intense cleaning If you intend to sell your home, you need to clean it properly; a...
With winter setting in, the risk of damage to your home is always higher than during other, more clement seasons. Severe weather can cause problems, both seen and unseen, for your property. These, in turn, can cause problems for you. Selling your home is a hard enough task as it is. Selling a damaged home is even more difficult. Whether it is visibly cracked tiles or a hidden leaky...
Market overview Property in Turkey is increasingly becoming a top choice for overseas buyers since a new law was passed to allow more countries to invest in the country's market. Turkey's strong economy and sunny climate, coupled with stunning coastlines along with resorts such as Alanya and Altinkum, make it ideal for both lifestyle buyers and investors alike. Property in Turkey offers overseas buyers...
The cost of getting fixed-rate mortgages has been on a steady decline for a while. This suggests that as a home owner, there is a definite possibility of you getting a better deal if you put your remortgage plans on hold. Figures show that the rates for two-year fixes are at some of their lowest ever for prime borrowers, and 10% deposit mortgages are again available. Thanks to the record low rates, the...
The umbrellas are up. The jumpers are out. The mince pies are in supermarkets. Winter has come once again, which means that house-hunters are hoping to move into a new pad by Christmas and the New Year. With darker nights and crueller weather, though, finding a buyer for your property during November and December can be a much harder task than in August or September. How can you sell...