With the typical home selling in just 73 days, flipping real estate has become a seriously lucrative enterprise in recent years. If you’re thinking about getting into the trade, you’ll find that both commercial and residential properties follow similar rules. If you want to make money flipping houses or buildings, you need to know some […]
Real estate is an attractive investment. Depending on the market and investment method, the returns can be high. Investors can choose to go hands-on with flipping or owning a rental property, or they can be hands-off by simply investing in development. But just like any other investment, there are risks. Make a few wrong moves […]
Many people dream of waking up to sea view. Unfortunately, vistas like this are expensive – a good sea view can boost the price of a property by as much as 40% in some cases. Here are some tips to prevent you splashing out too much money when buying such a property. Avoid popular areas […]
Before the banking crisis of 2008, property investment was a booming business that made substantial profits for big and small investors alike. Anyone with sufficient drive and determination could renovate a house and sell it for a healthy profit, and it was a good business to be involved in. That changed post-2008, initially because of […]
If you own a commercial property and rent it out to businesses, you need to make sure that you can maximize your residual income and your profits by keeping on top of the maintenance. If you have a regular contractor carrying out the inspections and the repairs, you are in a better position. However, there […]
Purchasing a property is a difficult task. Not only does this process take a long period of time, but it also involves a lot of thinking and investment. No matter how big your budget is, you still want to make sure that you’re making the right decision. Therefore, you need to consider some important aspects […]
With Brexit now one-year away – the divorce process is due to be completed in March 2019 – experts are considering the impact that this may have on the property market, both in the UK and for investors buying property overseas. This was highlighted in a recent survey, where 73% of property businesses expressed concern […]
Anyone who’s currently looking to buy a home or works as a property developer or investor should take an interest in the property taxes that are currently in place. There are so many variations depending on which country you live in, and even the local government restrictions and rules within each country. There are also […]
When most people think about the idea of building an investment, they will be picturing their money sitting at the bank or being used by a business as a loan. It doesn’t have to be this way, though. In the world of property investment, you finally have the chance to physically design and build the […]
Property investors have been dealt a few nasty shocks over the past few years. First, there was the additional stamp duty for those buying properties for rent. This was swiftly followed by an unstable economic situation and expanding inflation, some — though not all — of which can be traced to the Brexit vote of […]
Renovating your home will test your budget and your patience, so you’ll need to be well prepared and expect the unexpected to happen. Most renovations end up costing more and take longer to complete. Why? Well we change our minds on what we want during the project so to get it off to a good […]
Homeowners take various steps to protect their largest investment, their home. Exterior cladding takes the full force of the weather 24/7 and it needs maintenance. There are lots of different cladding materials including vinyl. It has the ‘look’ of wood without the rot/decay that always accompanies wood cladding. In spite of the fact that cladding […]
Are you thinking about selling your home soon? Great, we hope it goes well and that the sale goes through smoothly. However, you may want to curb your enthusiasm before you put your house on the market. There is a lot to think about, so take down that ‘For Sale’ sign down for just a […]
When it comes to investing, putting funds into real estate has long been a way people across the country have made substantial profits. However, while you might be keen to join their ranks and invest your money into housing or another type of property, if you’re like many Americans, you might be putting this off […]
The New Zealand government has recently confirmed planned changes to the way in which homes in the country are bought and sold. These rule changes would mean foreign buyers would be banned from purchasing an existing home. The aim is to stop people buying up New Zealand housing stock unless they’re actually planning to live […]
Do you have the feeling that your home doesn’t feel as homely and cozy as it used to? The excitement of owning your own roof and walls is wearing off, and suddenly you find yourself feeling disenchanted about your property. As harsh as it’s going to sound, it’s a common experience among homebuyers that happens […]
