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Reasons To Hire A Conveyancer

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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

Two common reasons why those who run at-home businesses hire meeting rooms

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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

Why You Should Look at Commercial Options Prior to Property Investment

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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

Top Tips When Choosing a Real Estate Agent

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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

Don't Let Them Sink Their Teeth In: Treat Your Termites Straight Away

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It is quite easy to think of problems like termites and other insect infestations as some theoretical problem that happens to other people's homes but would never affect you. After all, you keep your house clean, dust it often and keep your garden in good shape, and you've never seen any termites so you must be safe, right? Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and termites can go undetected in even the most well-kept homes.

19 July 2019

The Giant Northern Termite

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As its name suggests, the giant northern termite is a creature that tends to be found in Australia's more tropical regions. To give it its proper name, mastotermes darwiniensisis also known as the Darwin termite because it is so often found close to that city. Part of the Blattodea order of insects which also includes cockroaches, Mastotermes darwiniensisis is often regarded as one of the most successful types of termite to have evolved because it has such a simple method of earning a living.

27 December 2018

Preparing for the Real Estate Settlement Process

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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

Selling a Property With Asbestos? Here's What You Need to Know

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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

Why Retirement Apartments Are Better Than Conventional Homes

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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

4 Benefits of Living in Gated Communities Instead of Single Housing Units

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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