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...

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...

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...

Market overview The property juggernaut that was the Dubai of five years ago took a wrong turn somewhere along the way, but this doesn’t mean the country as a whole should be written off. Property values have once again been skyrocketing across the emirate to such an extent that some suspect another bubble could now be forming. Property value growth in 2014 alone is expected to top 10 per cent and a...

Invest and hold is the latest trend that prevails in Dubai’s property market. With the right tactics it is perfectly safe and a potentially a very profitable way to invest in real estate in Dubai.  Understanding and investing in a market that changes every moment is a challenge but past experience has proven that property value growth directly links with the location of that property and the...

As soon as you mention that you are trying to sell your home, people around you light up with helpful suggestions. From arranging a room in a certain way to what smell to waft through your hallway, everyone has an idea of what is best to win over a potential buyer. The reality, though, is more complex than that.  Rather than rely on outdated advice or trust urban myths, we ask: what...