Alan Henry

Why You Need Conveyancing Services

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A conveyancer represents your interests when buying or selling property. Nevertheless, it is not a surprise that most developers forego conveyancing services, hoping they have the expertise to exchange property purchase contracts. Nevertheless, this is not always the case. Below is information detailing why you need a conveyancer when selling or buying property.  Researching The Other Party  As a seller, you could be a bit sceptic about the seriousness of a buyer giving you an offer on your property.

13 June 2023

Considerations When Hiring A Property Manager

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Do you own a commercial building? As you will soon realise, managing the property can be quite nerve-wracking. In most cases, you will have a difficult time dealing with clients and maintenance contractors. The best approach would be to hire a property manager to manage your property. Below is an extract discussing what to examine when hiring a property manager. Local Contacts  Local contacts are an essential concern when hiring a property manager.

16 June 2022

4 Reasons You Should Have a Risk Appraiser to Conduct a Risk Assessment

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Risk assessment is an evaluation of the threats that an organisation faces. The results of this assessment allow a business owner to determine the measures that will effectively control the identified risks. To have a risk assessment carried out, you need to hire a risk appraiser. These professionals appraise your business risk and provide a detailed report on how you can manage threats. Here are some benefits of the process.

30 July 2021

Important differences between conveyancers and real estate agents

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When you're purchasing or selling a property, there are many different processes to be considered. For example, sellers need to put their property on the market to attract buyers. They also need to ensure that all paperwork for the property being sold is in good shape. Buyers would want to get the best bang for their buck while ensuring that they're purchasing a legitimate property. Real estate agents and conveyancers are professionals who facilitate property transactions.

22 April 2020

3 Reasons to Install Thermal Sensing Security Cameras

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As you plan your new CCTV business system, you'll have to decide what kind of imaging technology to use. While regular cameras do a good job, you may see more benefits from thermal sensing systems. These cameras register heat radiation when they create their images. Why might thermal sensing security cameras be the best option for your business?  1. Better Results in Difficult Conditions The cameras that you install around the perimeter of your site won't always give you perfect pictures.

30 December 2019

Small But Important Details When Choosing a Retirement Facility

Real Estate Blog

When researching retirement apartments for yourself, you will probably start with the budget you have for buying or renting and then narrow down your options to just the complexes you can afford. This is obviously an important first step, but your budget is not the only thing to consider when choosing a retirement complex! Note a few small but very important details that you don't want to overlook when choosing an apartment, condo, or other such retirement living space.

6 March 2018

3 Parties That Should Be Notified When Asbestos Is Detected

Real Estate Blog

Regular exposure to asbestos has a negative impact on one's health. As such, when asbestos is detected within a particular property, proper steps need to be taken to ensure it is removed as soon as possible. Below are several parties that should be notified once asbestos is found within a property. They can coordinate their efforts to solve the problem. The inhabitants of the property The inhabitants of a house should be the first people to be informed once any asbestos is found in the building.

30 November 2017

Answering Some Commonly Asked Questions About a Residential Home Inspection

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A residential home inspection is often scheduled before you actually close on a new home, or before an offer on its price is finalized. Building inspections are also needed during any type of renovation project that affects the home's framework or systems that need to adhere to local building codes. If you need a home inspection for a home you want to buy, or are considering a renovation for your existing home, note a few questions you might have about this inspection, so you know what to expect during the process.

29 November 2017

Two preparatory steps that you should take before trying to sell your home

Real Estate Blog

If you want to avoid having to wait months and months for someone to buy your home, it's important to take a few preparatory steps to make it more appealing to prospective buyers before you ask local real estate agents to start advertising it. Read on to find out what these steps are. Modernise it Dated furnishings and decor can put a potential buyer off a property, even if the property in question is in good condition.

22 November 2017

What You Need To Know About Periodic And Fixed Term Tenancies

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Have you just bought your first rental property? Below are some common tenancy agreements that you can select when renting out your property. Fixed Term Tenancies Fixed-term tenancy agreements stipulate the beginning and end of a tenant's stay in your premises. For example, the duration of the tenancy may be half a year from the time the tenant signs the agreement. The agreement often spells out the extent and frequency of any rent increases as well as the terms for extending or renewing the tenancy agreement at the end of the duration.

21 November 2017