The idea of adding extra space to your property is a good one, especially if you want to increase the value of your property for future selling or leasing purposes. Choosing to extend your home is also ideal if your basement or attic simply won’t do for the room or home office space you have in mind. For one thing, basements are prone to moisture and may be in need of basement dewatering systems if...
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Selling a home is no easy task - and the hardest part is saved for last: closing the deal. After listing your property and hosting a property viewing, you have to convert your enquiry into a sale. But what is the sales process and how you manage it without an estate agent?Follow these six simple steps: 1. Negotiate Negotiating is the first step to closing a property sale: only once you have...
Market overview Experts tend to see Austria as one of the safest bets in all of Europe for overseas investors, having enjoyed consistently strong property values that rarely seem to go anywhere but up. Unsurprisingly, Vienna represents the key focal point for investors and has exploded in potential for both rental yields and re-sell property investment over recent years....
Following HomesGoFast's useful tips, creating a property listing and attracting buyers can be quite a straightforward process. Once you have buyers interested, though, you need to make sure that you can convert their attention into an actual sale. How do you respond to a property enquiry? We provide seven simple steps for lead conversion success: Respond immediately First...
Market overview Brazil has risen from relative obscurity to become one of the biggest, most important and fastest growing economies in the world. Massively popular with tourists, investors and those with business interests alike, Brazil boasts everything from beautiful beaches to a booming housing market that somehow managed to sidestep the crash industry experts insisted was on...
Advertising your property online has never been easier, with portals showcasing your home to millions of house hunters per month. With so many people viewing your listing, though, it can sometimes seem even more daunting to find the right person for your home: someone who will not just look at your listing or even make an enquiry, but someone who will actually buy it.How do you find the right buyer...
Hamburg, Germany (Photo: Luxtonerre) Market overview Ever since the fall of the Berlin Wall, united Germany has risen to become one of Europe's strongest real estate markets. With significant national wealth and a stable economy, Germany is a reliable place for investors and an appealing place for second home buyers. Away from the capital, there is an immense variety of landscapes, from green hills and...
They say that moving house is one of the top ten most stressful things you can do in your lifetime, and when you consider everything that has to happen before you can even consider packing your first box, it’s little wonder! From dealing with estate agents and solicitors to hiring a reputable removals company, the list of things to do is seemingly endless...and it all starts with the mortgage...
Step One:The first thing you need to do is put yourself in the shoes of any potential buyer who walks up to your house. Does your house look inviting? Is the paint fresh? Is the garden tidy? Even if you are not happy with the neighborhood you live in, you can always make your house look warm and appealing to buyers. Give the outside of your home as much attention as you give the inside and keep that garden...
Planning to sell your property this summer? Already got a holiday booked? Never fear: in an age of property portals and online marketing, it is easier than ever to find a new buyer while you're away. Here are five simple steps to sell your home while on holiday: 1. Advertise your home online Thanks to the global reach of the Internet, it has never been easier to sell your home privately regardless of...