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The Critical Importance of Pre-Purchase Building Inspections

By • May 24th, 2011 • Category: Guides

For long term peace of mind, building inspections should always be done prior to purchasing your new property. The last thing any new home owner wants to deal with is a leaky faucet in one of the bathrooms, a toilet that just won’t stop running or…



Top 3 ways to market your properties online

By • Feb 15th, 2011 • Category: Guides

The Internet is such a big place it is sometimes hard to know where to start when you want and need fast and effective results. Selling property can be a stressful event due to the need to access your equity or the desire to sell before the value decreases. By knowing how the best ways [...]



The MLS system explained

By • Apr 27th, 2010 • Category: Guides

Towards the late 1800s, the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) System was created. The CREA (Canadian Real Estate Association) and the NAR (National Association of Realtors) were the original founders of the MLS System, and still today only their members may make use of it. When one broker is given the opportunity to sell a home, he then notifies other realtors who are part of the MLS System to market the home as well.



A Way To Off Plan Property

By • Jan 18th, 2009 • Category: Guides

Definining : Off Plan? If you are a real estate investor then you would have heard off plan property investing. Despite the fact that this form of property venture can be iffy, it can also reap a myriad of benefits. In such real estate investing, all you need to do is make the investment and [...]



Leaseback Buying Guide

By • Jun 20th, 2008 • Category: Guides

France was the first country to introduce the leaseback scheme. Other countries have followed buy some of tax/cashback incentives are not available outside of France. The basis of the French leaseback system is in the sale of French property on a sale and leaseback agreement, mainly to foreign investors. The investor buys the freehold property and as part of the deal leases the property back to a tourist management company for a set period of time – normally 8 to 11 years.