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More houses, more money: fueling the economy with help to buy (infographic)

August 22, 2013

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Vacation Property Trashed by Your Teen? What to Do Next

August 20, 2013

In 2012, teenagers flocked to see the movie “Project X,” which tells the story about a teenager who reluctantly throws a party at his house while his parents are away for the weekend. The teen and his two friends throw the party, hoping to become more popular among the other high school students. The party […]

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Becoming a First-Time Property Owner: Tips for Getting Started

August 20, 2013

The journey to homeownership can be an enjoyable experience for those who take the time to do their research before embarking on the adventure. There are a number of factors that come into play in regards to purchasing your first home, such as budgeting, financing and knowing how to search. Here are some important tips […]

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Construction Site at Your House: What’s Your Liability if a Worker is Injured?

August 15, 2013

(US Law) When starting a new construction project, most homeowners consider the direct costs of the project and little else. Relatively few homeowners consider the potential liability in the event that a worker is injured on their property. Homeowners should consider such issues before hiring workers for their latest projects as a bit of preparation […]

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What happens if your landlord is actually not the property owner

August 15, 2013

After finding out that there are actually people who have problems like this I have decided to put some information out there on what you are entitled to do in such a scenario. Usually there is a legal rule that says that tenants can’t look behind sort of speak – behind the landlord title. This […]

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Disputes over Service Charges

August 15, 2013

Leases will almost inevitably involve service charges of some kind which leaseholders should be aware of when buying the lease. This doesn’t stop service charges causing a huge number of arguments between leaseholders and freeholder though and it is therefore important that individuals are aware of the channels they can use to challenge service charges […]

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More Protection For Landlords in Spain

August 15, 2013

MORE PROTECTION FOR LANDLORDS IN SPAIN Last week, the Spanish Chamber of Deputies approved the “Law on Measures Promoting Flexibility and the Rental Housing Market”. The aim of this reform is to achieve a balance between the rights of tenants and landlords, reinforcing the figure of the owner streamlining the housing market. This Act amends […]

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She Took The Kitchen Sink and Your Property’s Now Condemned…Fight Back!

August 14, 2013

When two people decide to split their legal bonds, it can quickly become very ugly. Tempers flare, words are said, and actions are taken that are destructive. In the end, it causes more hardships, financial problems and legal issues than one could have imagined. Sadly, this is all-too-often the case when it comes to splitting […]

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Top five house selling disasters

August 14, 2013

If you go down the traditional route when you want to sell your house, there seem to be a million things to worry about. There are asking prices and estate agents to select, repairs and renovations to conduct, and then the dreaded wait for viewers and offers. There is potential for disaster at all points […]

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Advice for Leaseholders: Your Right to Manage Your Block

August 14, 2013

In the UK, long leaseholders (leaseholders with a lease originally granted for 21 years or more) can attempt to assume management responsibilities for the building they live in if they are dissatisfied with the performance of the freeholder. Leaseholders hoping to do this will first need to set up a ‘Right to Manage Company’ and […]

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