Real Estate

Types of Commercial Leases

Those with the financial muscle buy their own premises to conduct business when starting a business. However, commercial property is not cheap and this can be quite a huge financial undertaking. On the other hand, business owners can opt for commercial leases. To start with, you get space to conduct your business operations. In addition, you can commence business operations immediately. Bear in mind that...

Due diligence flats should include

In recent times there have been issues with some flats that have made some buyers wary of flats. With a lot of dodgy contractors and developers out there cutting corners and constructing poorly built buildings, buyers need to do their research before buying a flat. With that said, what can buyers do to make sure the flat they buy is a well-built and maintained building? Here is a basic guide on due...

Tips for buying older homes

More and more people that are looking at buying a home prefer to buy modern homes. In addition to the modern finishes and contemporary design, modern homes are built with efficiency, as well as cost-effectiveness in mind. However, there are those that are after the quaint charm, and classic artistry of older homes. Homes that were built to capture the essence of a time long gone. Moreover, there are those...

How to make the most of small spaces

When it comes to real estate and styling, there is always room for more. However, people that live in homes characterised by small spaces may feel this excludes them. After all, how can you work around the physical limitations? In spite of this, it's not all doom and gloom. There is a way around every issue and a solution to every problem. With some motivation, a spark f veracity and hard work, anything is...

Features that make a neighbourhood desirable

When you are looking at buying a home, location plays a huge role in your decision. Location, in terms of the suburb, as well as the neighbourhood you are buying into. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect neighbourhood. A neighbourhood that caters to all the needs of every single person. However, there are certain components that all great neighborhoods have in common. These items make these...

Health concerns when buying a new home

What are some health concerns when buying a new home? Most people simply think about the location, look, and size of a property when looking to buy a home. However, an often forgotten consideration are the effects on health a property might have. These implications are both in the positive as well as in the negative. Let us take a look at some of the paramount issues worth thinking about when buying a...

Dealing with bad tenants

In addition to our everyday jobs, we are always on the lookout for means and which by which to achieve financial security. As humans, it is engraved in our DNA to seek ways to earn a consistent income. One such way is by leasing property as a source of consistent income. In fact, property leasing is one of the biggest synonyms of financial security. However, like any other investment, property leasing has...

Advice for young property investors

Advice for Young Property Investors

Everyone would love to own a piece of real estate in one form or the other. However, getting your foot onto the property ladder is certainly not an easy task. It comes as no surprise then that most young people simply give up on their dreams of property acquisition and ownership. But the hard truth is that the benefits of property ownership outweigh the hassles of getting started. This article if focused...

Buying a holiday home as an investment

I am often asked whether or not holiday homes make for good and profitable property investments. As with any investment decision, knowledge of what you’re getting yourself into is very important. Moreover, your motive for embarking on this particular investment journey is also important. There are several factors to take into account when investing in a holiday home. With that in mind, let’s examine...

Diversify your investment property portfolio

Diversifying your investment property portfolio is one of the best ways to improve your chances of success as well as minimise your risk. Diversification is not just limited to the real estate market, but it is a tool used by investors in all sectors to mitigate risk exposure. With this in mind, it is important for you to balance risk and reward in your investment property portfolio. That said it is still...

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