A conveyancer is a reliable partner as you embark on your property development journey. Nevertheless, most budding property developers do not know how conveyancing services can benefit them. Below is a piece explaining why property developers may want to use conveyancing services. Real Estate Forecast One of the benefits of conveyancers is that they can forecast real estate trends. Conveyancers spend considerable time with government officials, buyers, sellers and realtors. Therefore, they are best suited to predict real estate trends.
12 July 2023
Here are a couple of common reasons why people who run their businesses from their homes choose to hire meeting rooms for their business meetings. It eliminates privacy-related issues One challenge that many at-home business owners experience is trying to maintain their privacy and their family's privacy when they need to have in-person meetings with vendors or clients in their residential office spaces. Having meetings in their home can mean that, for example, their family members cannot have private conversations near the business owner's at-home office whilst meetings are taking place, in case those attending the meetings overhear them and can also mean that these household members don't feel comfortable wandering through their home in their pyjamas when their business-owning family member is hosting an early-morning meeting.
1 August 2022
It's not unusual for people to think about adding some property to an investment portfolio so they can diversify and take advantage of a buoyant market. In this case, individual investors will typically turn to residential options to add rental properties and take advantage of the regular income. However, if you are in this situation and trying to decide what to do, why should you look at the commercial real estate market instead?
15 November 2021
A real estate agent will help you find and purchase the home of your dreams. As a buyer, you need to vet the real estate agent before enlisting his or her services. It ensures you have a good understanding of the services you will receive and how much you will pay. Below is a guide to help you interview your real estate agent. Here are the best questions to ask.
18 June 2020
After a long and intense search for a property, negotiating pricing with the seller and finally reaching a deal, the settlement (or closing) process marks the end of a long journey. However, the settlement process should not be misconstrued as a simple and quick activity. Settlement is often one of the most important steps in legally transferring the property ownership from the seller to the buyer. It's during this step that actual paperwork will be signed to cement the transaction and make it legally binding.
5 March 2018
If you are selling an old property that was built before the 90s, there is a high chance that the building contains asbestos. Asbestos was used in building materials such as insulation, flooring and wall tiles, siding, door gaskets and roofing materials. Builders preferred it due to its impressive fire-resistant properties. Unfortunately, the government banned it because it was associated with respiratory complications, including mesothelioma and asbestosis. When you are selling a property that contains asbestos, it is critical that you take the following measures to avoid adverse legal implications after the sale.
2 March 2018
Are you retired and looking for a perfect place to spend the rest of your years? Do you have aged parents and are seeking an ideal residence for them? If you are faced with either of these situations, then you should consider getting a retirement apartment. Below are reasons why purchasing a retirement apartment is better than getting a conventional home. Custom amenities Retirement apartments are built to specifically cater for the needs of the aged.
27 February 2018
When selecting a home for rent, you can find it difficult to decide whether you should live in a gated community or a single housing unit. Below are some of the benefits that you will enjoy when you choose to live in a gated community instead of single housing units. Social amenities Gated communities have numerous social amenities for residents. Some of these include retail stores, parks, playgrounds, clubhouses and daycare facilities.
23 February 2018
Before you purchase a home, no matter its age or overall condition, you'll want to put it through a number of building inspections. Some general inspections, such as for the roof and the home's plumbing pipes, might be required by your mortgage lender, but there are other inspections that can still tell you if the home is a good value, or if you'll be looking at major repairs in the near future.
21 February 2018
Human nature being what it is, it's easy to fall in love with a material object simply due to its outward appearance. For example, you may drive past a potential new home and be smitten by its outstanding curb appeal. However, you've really got to dig deeper and certainly not judge this particular book by its cover. What do you need to be on the lookout for, when you're in the market to buy a property?
15 February 2018