Property Management

You probably know better than anybody how much an inconvenience renting to some renters can be, being a seasoned landlord. There is the potential for your rental unit to be abandoned in an absolutely awful condition after they leave, even if these people residing in your property may be paying for your home loan. Some renters complain about every little element they believe to be wrong with the unit, while other people are just noisy.Particularly in this current economic climate where many houses stay empty presently and renters have a lot of options from which to choose, you can appreciate what it is to have good and dependable tenants, being a landlord. Is your gratitude showing through, though? Below are tips to show your gratitude.Be sure to make them feel welcome if your tenants are r...

Most people find the thought of dealing with party wall issues a daunting prospect. The Party Wall Etc Act has many connotations, so it is no surprise that lots of people have difficulties with it.Things can become even more convoluted in major cities like London, which have many period properties and buildings in close proximity to each other. It is vital that these issues are dealt with properly.Explaining the Party Wall etc Act 1996The Act provides rights and responsibilities whichever side of the 'wall' you are on. For the party carrying out the work the Act provides for rights not afforded by common law, such as access onto the neighbours land to carry out some or all of the proposed works, or provide temporary works (e.g. scaffolding) during the course of the works.It is important to...

In a previous article we posed the question: How do you collect rent? And the answer was an emphatic: Get a good Eviction Attorney! Gee, that is all well and good but how do you find a good eviction attorney? Let's start there.We recommend that, if at all possible, you need to go from personal reference; from a friend or your local Board of Realtors or Apartment Association. If that isn't a possibility for you then check your local yellow pages or search the web in your area. Once you have the names there are three things you will want to make sure of: 1. That they only do evictions (unlawful detainers) or at least it is a regular part of their business. You don't want a family law attorney who will do one for you "this time".Your eviction attorney should be well versed at the ins and outs...

Whether it be your own home, your rental property or commercial premises, at some stage you are going to need some type of maintenance on what is a very valuable investment. What do you consider the most important aspect of your property maintenance service? A quick response? The job completed correctly the first time? Long term maintenance commitment? Obviously, all of these factors are of equal importance which is why it is vital to get it right first time around with your property maintenance company.As the old saying goes, "time is money", especially if it is your rental property or commercial premises with a problem. Look for a company that provides a comprehensive 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year service. This means after hours call-outs are included in the contrac...

As much as I would like to believe that all tenants are capable of paying rent, it's like dreaming of rainbows and butterflies during Algebra class. Not all people are as honest as you want them to be, and some of them can even tell virtually all lies in the book just to get landlords and property managers to admit them into a unit.You can't afford to go wrong with tenants and the only way to actually gauge their eligibility to occupy your property is if you know their actual income. Why so? Normally, a family can afford a house that is priced 40 percent of their salary every month. If your property's price tag lies within this boundary, then it's safe to take things to the next level. However, if it goes beyond 40 percent, the tendency is that they'll eventually stop paying in the long ru...

The great global economic depression has brought down many industries and companies, including the infamous Lehman Brothers, the 4th largest investment bank in the world. However, despite the companies falling down like London Bridge's frailty on a heyday, not all areas are on disgrace. There will always be some things that are going to thrive just as they did all these years. An example of this is the real-estate arena. But depending on how your business relies on this field, it could be flourishing or tumbling down the hill.It would be safe to assume that the real-estate field itself is flourishing, but your success still depends on where you are standing on the market. If you're the opportunist who has financially positioned yourself well, then the economic depression is the perfect tim...

Lots of individuals may have heard the term buyer's agent, but they may not know what one is or how they can help you. In reality, there are 3 main advantages. Firstly, it enables for promotion. Secondly, it permits to get free information on homes and enables them to understand the several factors when purchasing a home successful!Finally, it allows the assistance of people who want to purchase properties in the US. The overall objective for a buyer and the services that they are offering would allow a buyer and the procedure of purchasing a home a simpler one. It does not matter if you're buying your first home or you're interested in adding real estate to your portfolio, a buyer's agent is the perfect individual to assist you accomplish all your goals.The National Buyers Agent Associati...