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The Top Markets for Sellers in the United States

December 15, 2013

In 2008 it seemed like many real estate markets were in a race to the bottom. A November 2008 article published by CNN reported significant year-over-year declines in many major markets across the country. According to the article, “the worst hit market of the 20 metro areas covered was Miami, where the median home fell […]

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A Survey of the Rental Market in Phoenix, Arizona

December 10, 2013

The Phoenix Rental Market: Boom or Bust? Editor’s note – looking for a great real estate lawyer? See our guide here. A curious dynamic is playing out in Phoenix’s real estate market. Once considered one of the fastest growing housing markets in the country, the Valley’s rental properties were booming, until very recently. As of […]

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Five reasons to invest in Spain NOW

December 6, 2013

Five reasons to invest in real estate in Spain After more than five years of crisis, uncertainty about when to recover the brick industry has given way to a widespread optimism, thanks largely to the closure of operations of foreign investors. “It has opened a new stage in the Spanish property market. In recent months, […]

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Finding your first commercial property: A guide for small businesses

December 6, 2013

Embarking on your first commercial property is a daunting yet exciting prospect. You’ll have your own office, business will grow and everything will just keep getting better and better. We hope. But once you start looking at the jungle that is commercial property, office space and leasing or buying, you’ll start to realise it’s not […]

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Extending The Lease On Your Flat: What Are The Milestones?

December 6, 2013

If you are a leaseholder on a flat in the UK, you could be eligible to extend your lease (usually, you must have owned the flat for a minimum of two years), but there are many different things to consider when asking for a lease extension, and they all depend on the value of your […]

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Problems with Your Property Transaction: Your Solicitor Negligence Claim

December 3, 2013

Property transactions can involve an incredibly complex process and they usually involve a significant amount of money – which is why every year in the UK, people ask for advice from specialist solicitors to help them with their property needs. Unfortunately, there is always scope for human error to occur during this process, and therefore, […]

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Proper Rental Home Maintenance to Keep You Out of Court

November 30, 2013

Landlords should always be aware of specific rental laws in all states in which they own rental property. Leasing rental property is not as simple as allowing tenants to use the structure. There are basic requirements with respect to health and safety, which also includes reasonable property upkeep. Equipment on the property should be kept […]

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Property portfolio management

November 28, 2013

It seems like there is a new story emerging in the media about the latest financial failing of banks on a daily basis. As a result, many people are choosing to remove their funds from their savings account and invest them in other ways. One way a lot of people do this is by investing […]

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A Guide to Buying or Selling Your Home

November 22, 2013

The normal property conveyancing process takes between 2 and 3 months. Sellers will have to draw up an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), before they can attempt to sell the building. They must also make their offers through their estate agent, if they’ve decided to work with a third party company to sell their property. Once […]

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Selling Your Toronto Home Yourself: A Lawyer & Marketing are Key.

November 21, 2013

To the chagrin of traditional real estate agents throughout Canada, there is a growing trend of home owners who are deciding that selling your home yourself (also known as ‘selling privately’ or ‘for sale by owner’) isn’t the wild, outlandish notion it once was. More than ever, Realtors have been on the offensive to ensure […]

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