As a landlord in the UK, I understand the trends and which ones are becoming popular – this is not only extremely important in my future as a landlord, but it is beneficial to the future of my properties, too. Despite these trends not directly affecting landlords or property owners, the property market is constantly changing and there is always the possibility of change. Possessing an understanding...
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Market overview Bulgarian property is gradually becoming one of Europe’s more popular holiday home destinations, appearing in TheMoveChannel.com’s monthly top 10 chart multiple times in 2012.The market has seen economic slumps in past years, but low prices have seen buyers descend in search of real estate bargains.The country’s improving infrastructure combined with a relatively stable...
Investing in commercial property can be extremely lucrative if you get it right. However, like any other investment, there are costly pitfalls that can make you wish you’d kept your money in the bank. Here are some tips from Paramount Investments, a commercial property estate agents on keeping the following mistakes as a checklist of what to avoid when investing in commercial property. Choosing the...
There are lots of reasons to choose renting over buying. When you rent, for example, you very rarely have to pay for repairs to your living space. The cost of maintenance and repairs is almost always included in your rental fee. Another very handy benefit to renting is that, in most spaces, at least some utilities are included in the rental cost. Most spaces will only make tenants pay for electricity,...
Market overview Panama is a land of stunning beaches, heavy development and an exceptionally high standard of living. Growth in Panama has been enormous in terms of both international property investment and the strength of the property market as a whole, though at the same time property values have been relatively flat for some time. Large-scale developments are sprouting up all over the country...
If all you want for Christmas is to sell your home, then you should get cracking now. There are now 71 days until to Christmas. It may sound like a long time, but it is closer than you think. Indeed, new research from Rightmove shows that it takes an average of 65 days to secure a buyer for a home in the UK, which means that a typical home should, at the very latest, be on the market within the next six...
You’ve decided to move and so are considering selling your house. One of the things you have to consider when selling is how to draw prospective buyers to take a look, so it’s important to make sure your house has all the essentials before selling it for a higher value. The first thing that buyers will look at is the house’s exterior, so you...
Every homeowner seeks to either jazz up the interiors or widen the living space, but many make the mistake of undertaking such a major project without proper planning. There are several things to consider including planning your extension, magnetic particle inspection, the materials to use, and your budget. If you’ve been thinking about extending your home but aren’t quite sure what should be...
If you’re looking for some extra cash each month, becoming a landlord may be a viable option. When done correctly, property management can be a lucrative and secure business. There are quite a few factors to consider when deciding if a rental property is profitable, so here are six things to keep in mind.Area What kind of area would you plan to rent in? This choice will affect every choice...
Selling your home is not an easy business, with each property suiting a different buyer. The approach taken to advertise a property can vary to suit each specific case as well: an auction might be favorable for one, while a campaign targeting a certain country might be more effective for another. Similarly, the decision to use an estate agent or sell a property privately can also...