Rental
« Previous EntriesRent for Apartment, Sweet and Peaceful Home
Thursday, February 18th, 2010It is the best thing to live by myself. It is the best thing to rent an apartment. I think I love being alone. I love the rich feeling of just being myself. Each time, I pick up my phone call from my family. It is always full of judgment of my family… “why don’t [...]
Beware the rent-free house!
Monday, September 28th, 2009Bearing in mind the investment value of your home, let me digress here briefly to sound a warning about the third way of occupying a house (mentioned earlier) – namely working for an employer company which provides rent-free or low-rental housing as part of its salary package.
How much do you be aware: Mortgage Bond Finance continued
Friday, June 5th, 2009Interest rates
Once the bond is approved, offered and accepted by the applicant (who now becomes the mortgagor), the question arises as to when interest payments to the building society should be made. Interest on building society bonds is normally paid monthly in arrears but the first instalment in the case of existing properties can vary [...]
What Kind of Property for small Investor?
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009When considering the purchase of investment property it must be emphasised that property is essentially a long-term investment. Its inherent characteristics of slow steady growth and low volatility make it dull and generally unspectacular.
Tenant Problems
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009If you manage the property yourself you have the problems of collecting rents and it is very easy to become emotionally involved in the tenants‘ problems. I remember going to collect overdue rent from one of my own investment houses and discovering that the husband of the female tenant had just deserted her and her [...]
Choosing an Investment Property
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009Demand is the key to property investment so pick something which has factors that will create a demand from people who want to rent it. If buying a rental house, look for a quiet street, proximity to transport, schools and shops, fencing and garaging.
Business Rental Leases Pitfalls Continued
Thursday, May 7th, 2009Dilapidations
This is jargon for the cost of the wear and tear on the premises during the occupation of the vendor. The lease will provide for either the landlord or the tenant to repair and redecorate either the exterior or the interior of the premises or both, very likely at stated intervals. You should check your [...]
Leases Premises – Do You Know the Pitfalls?
Thursday, May 7th, 2009This will interest you if you buy or start a business in rented premises.
A lease is a legal contract and once you are in the premises you are bound by it. If you treat your lease as a mere boring formality, it may cost you a great deal of money later when you find you [...]
The best way of Marketing and Selling Property continued
Friday, April 3rd, 2009Methods of selling Property
As mentioned earlier, in the case of conversion into flats it is sometimes possible to finish one flat in advance of the others and sell it, even though the rest of the flats are far from finished. A prospective buyer may exchange contracts subject to completion, which will normally entitle you to [...]
Is a real estate agent really necessary?
Friday, February 13th, 2009At some time or another, it crosses the mind of just about everyone engaged in a property sale to save on the estate agent’s commission and do a deal without one. There is a considerable saving if everything goes according to plan. The normal commission structure charged by members of the Institute of Estate Agents [...]
Building or Adding Contract Pitfalls and Cautious continued
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008Architect
When it comes to designing a house, use an architect, regardless of how confident you may be in your own design abilities and taste. They are qualified to assist even the most creative and imaginative of people to realize and probably improve on their ideas while providing an insight into what is possible at what [...]
Questions and answers for your Property, Contracts and the law, get actions to avoid the legal Pitfalls part 2
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008Question: What is the difference between freehold and leasehold? Answer: The former effectively means you own a property registered in your name in a Deeds Registry; the latter means you own a lease granting you the rights to the property for a specified period of time and at a specified rental.
Question: Is there any major [...]
UK Garages Rental
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008It is a lot of time to find a safe garage. Now you can sit and relax let park let help you out. There are hundreds of garages and parking space available online. You need to type and search your garages in your place.
Rome Apartments, the best Holiday Residential Rental
Monday, October 20th, 2008The beautiful interior design, the first class service, the best Rome aroma, put all these beautiful memories in one picture, Rome apartments the more you stay, the more you like it.
Mortgage and Property Buying, Make a Smart Move
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008Buying a house — especially your first one — is always a big step. It brings about a huge financial responsibility and much consideration is necessary before you decide to buy a house. There are however, many good reasons for buying your own home. These are a few:
Investment
Buying a home is much more than just [...]
Tips on Financial Planning Budgeting
Thursday, September 18th, 2008Budgeting means planning and controlling your money-spending in order to accommodate all your financial commitments.
Although you might have a sufficient budget in place, here are some tips on how to make your budget and your money work for you:
Real Estate Listing, how to Search for your Dream Home part 2
Monday, September 15th, 2008You have to distinguish between needs and wants:
Needs – This is something without which you cannot survive comfortably. If you have a large family for whom a three bedroomed house is a necessity, you might have to forego that swimming pool.
Wants – This is a luxury. It’s great if you can afford it, but if [...]
Property Listing, how to Search for your Dream Home part 1
Monday, September 15th, 2008After assessing your financial position, you should know how much home you can afford. You should now go where your money takes you. Especially if this is your first house, you will have to accept that you will have to compromise on some of your wants, and that your expectations should be restricted to your [...]
Real Estate Basic Buying Process Guide continue…
Saturday, September 13th, 2008It is important to be realistic about the price of a house. Some people insist on getting a so-called “bargain” – a property they can buy at a significant discount to market price. A house, when you buy it is seldom a “bargain”. Mostly you will buy it at fair market value, at a price [...]
Get ready for Home Move
Saturday, August 30th, 2008Moving home is often a stressful and tiring process. By planning well beforehand, you will guide yourself through the process with more ease and peace of mind.
Make a checklist to ensure that you remember what needs to be done. Don’t forget the small things: defrost the fridge in time and arrange for pets to be [...]
