PropertyTalk
Property articles & talk on property, how to buy, finance, build, manage, sell, rent and more
Moving house can be one of the most stressful things, from hunting to packing to paperwork. It’s enough to drive you crazy. Particularly for the first-time buyer who hasn’t been through this process before. The first thing anyone needs to do, whether this is your first home or your fiftieth, is to find somewhere to […]
Most people think that picking the right property is all to do with how much a place costs and whether this fits your budget, but there are more to it than that. In fact picking the right property is a quite complicated problem that needs to be thought and consideration to get right. As things […]
As a seasoned renter, you may be aching to reach out and grip the first rung of the property ladder. You’ve been saving your pennies for the past few years to raise a substantial deposit, you’ve had little or no social life, and you’ve been eating student-esque meals to remain as frugal as possible. You […]
The sunshine state has been a vacation and retirement favorite for many years. A plethora of factors make up the reasons why people are choosing to fly there year after year; so, from a real estate perspective, it’s an appealing place. If you’re a budding real estate mogul, and vacation properties are on your mind; […]
Whether you’re an investor or a homeowner, seeking maximum returns will be top of the agenda when entering the real estate market. After all, assets don’t come much bigger than properties, and success in this arena will unlock far greater financial wealth. The real estate arena can be fierce, but mastering it requires just three […]
If you’re keen to invest in bricks and mortar, you may be considering which type of property to buy. Do you stick with a safe bet and go for a new home in good condition in a desirable location or do you take a risk on something a little more adventurous? If you’re toying with […]
The property market, like all others, is one that is affected by a whole plethora of external variables. The fact improbable events sprung up on the global stage, such as Brexit and Trump, has left most markets in a state of uncertainty, and that is partly why this past year has seen the property markets […]
When you go through a breakup, you will find that it leads to a lot of upheaval in your life. You might have to move out of your family home, and you could find that you are back at square one when it comes to finding a place to buy. If your breakup or divorce […]
Buying property is always an important occasion. No matter what your reasons are and no matter whether it’s for a family or for a business, a property is an investment and commitment in more ways than one. While virtually every place on the map holds any number of attractions, it can often be difficult to […]
In the past, most homes were made on-site. If you wanted a home at a specific location, then you’d most likely build it from scratch by laying a foundation and building it brick by brick. However, advances in modern technology have paved the way for unique real estate opportunities, and the latest that you should […]
Most people dream of having that lovely 5-bedroomed house, with a spacious kitchen and living room, and perhaps with a porch with a swing on the front. However, because this is everybody’s dream, these properties are far from cheap – and the reality is that most people are unable to afford them, at least not […]
Buying a new house is a momentous occasion. It’s a time where tensions are high in anticipation of buying and moving into a new place, which is exciting but can be scary as well especially if you’ve got little ones. You’re going to have to relocate all of your belongings in a new environment, you’re […]