Property WOF – Winners and Losers
Proposals for a property WOF scheme for rental properties in New Zealand have sparked debate among authorities and bodies representing landlords and tenants. The aim of such schemes, according to councils like Wellington City Council, is to protect tenants and ensure that they have access to safe, secure homes, but is the WOF scheme the […]
How to Sell Your Property Fast
Selling a house is like an art. It takes a lot of creativity and experience in order to truly appeal to home buyers. Many homes are left unsold on the market when all they needed is a little sprucing up to make them perfectly viable homes for people to own. Don’t let your next property […]
Acceptably Jacking Up The Price When Selling Your Home
Selling a property, especially a home is never easy as pie. The modern house market is very varied and thanks to innovations, there are many different classes, types, styles, tiers and extra features that have to be calculated into the overall price. Determined by these factors is the pure and simple nature of affluent buyers […]
Heating & Cooling – the Ductless AC Difference
Depending on how well you know HVAC systems, you may or may not be aware of another option to home heating and cooling — Ductless AC installations. There are several key differences between a ductless mini-split system and a whole-house system. Depending on the particular needs of your home or office, you may be better […]
3 ways to ensure that you are making money when you move home
Property is a fantastic way for you to invest your money. If you leave your money in a bank account, you will have to rely on a relatively low rate of interest. If you invest in a daring business venture or buy shares on the stock market, you will have to take a great risk […]
How to Ensure You Get the Best Deal When Purchasing a Condo
If you’ve decided that you’re ready to wade into the red-hot Minneapolis real estate market, then there’s no doubt there’s a fair amount of excitement pushing you forward. Whether you are looking for your first home or condo or you’re looking to scale up from your current condo, there is typically a decent amount of […]
What Happens If Your Default On a Mortgage Loan?
When you apply for a mortgage loan, it’s usually hard to predict the unexpected. You could lose your ability to make your monthly mortgage payments due to an illness, job loss or other problem. When this happens, you’re likely to get a foreclosure on your home. In most cases, you and your lender will sign […]
Pesky Mistakes to Avoid When Moving House
Moving house is fraught with all sorts of difficulties and annoyances, but some are bigger than others. You obviously want to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible, and there are plenty of ways that you can ensure this happens. Here, we will talk through a few of the most common mistakes that […]
Annual Rental Income Growth Stagnant In Auckland
Auckland annual rent growth is surprising at around half of what it was in 2016 despite rental prices for urban properties in New Zealand having reached an all-time high. The average cost of renting in New Zealand is now more expensive than it was in the past, with the median weekly rent rising about 6.3% […]
Real Estate Investment – How Berlin overtook London
London was ranked amongst the first European cities for real estate investment prior to the Brexit vote, but in the aftermath, they plummeted to 27th place. London’s loss, however, was Berlin’s gain and investors flocked to the German city that offered stability and affordability. Although the Brexit vote, ongoing negotiations, and the rumours of other […]
Five Ultimate Reasons Why Montreal is Better Than Toronto
This has been the focal point of various debates throughout the past years; if you’re moving to Canada, is it better to settle down in Toronto or Montreal? Toronto has long overtaken the French-speaking metropolis that is Montreal as Canada’s business and financial center. But while this holds true, some still prefer to live in […]
How to Find the Perfect Apartment
Are you searching for the perfect apartment to call your own? Well, there are certain steps that you can take to make your search a lot easier including: asking your family, friends and extended network especially in social media where the people following you have their own networks too. Referrals are always the best starting […]