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Commercial Property Investing: What to Look For

Investing in commercial property can be confusing if you are new to the market or have limited business experience. Read below for some tips to get you started. Many new investors will begin by purchasing an individual property, building equity in that while it is leased and then adding to their portfolio. A first property is likely to be local to you, after all, you’ll know more about values in the area, the demographic and the type of tenants that are likely to be a long term lessee. You might also opt to buy into a commercial property fund that…

Selling House In UK Was Never So Easy

Darwin’s theory of evolution vouches in favour of evolution on a continuous basis. A study over the last 100 years proves that we are taller than our predecessors. Having said that, we mean, evolution is a normal course for every living being, so goes with our activities. For instance, with the introduction of newer technologies such as the concrete slabs for building construction, the time consumed in the construction of buildings has been substantially reduced. On the flip side, it has potentially reduced the construction cost. Similarly, selling techniques of properties have improved over the years and across the geographies.…

The state of Austin’s commercial real estate market in 2017

The last few years have been challenging in Texas, as the global oil glut has driven down prices, depressing economic output. As companies have adjusted to the low price environment, though, things have begun to turn around. There are few cities in the Lone Star State that have exemplified this recovery better than Austin. As Texas’ capital city and a regional center of culture, education, and tech, this city weathered the downturn better than other urban areas in the state, and as such, it is on a footing that has allowed it to excel this year. Al Hartman, who runs…

Things Which You Must Consider Before Embarking on a House Extension

For anyone who needs some extra space in their home, moving properties would seem like the sensible option. When you scratch beneath the surface however and you consider a volatile housing market and the upheaval of moving home, schools and places of work, moving home entirely to get a little extra space turns into a huge decision. Many people are decided on an alternative option when faced with this proposition however and extending their existing home, something I did myself three years ago. Extending your home has many benefits from adding value to your home and of course adding the…

Things to Consider Before Becoming a Landlord in UK

Becoming a landlord in the UK is still attractive. The number of people that will rent a property instead of buying is on the increase especially among the millennial population. The rise of “generation rent” and the fact that the rental numbers are soaring all across the UK means that now is a great time to become a landlord. However, before you proceed to investing into becoming a landlord, there are considerations that must be made to ensure sustainability. Confirm Your Calculations Do you know how much you can expect as monthly rent from your choice locations? Online property portals…