Is Germany becoming a new safe haven for Russian capital? Schloss Sanssouci, Berlin, Germany Wealthy Russians are ploughing money into the German real estate sector, mostly picking housing and commercial projects in the range of $1-9 million, the Vedomosti business daily said on Jan. 19, citing a survey by the Tranio real estate broker. Cyprus...
What would you say is the state of the Greek real estate market at the moment? The unstable economic situation in Greece made it possible for many participants of the investment market to carry out their financial games. First of all, the economic situation has given many opportunities for banks, developers, investment funds. Many countries...
Its essence corresponds to the name and consists in the extremely rational use of the entire available space of the apartment and the most effective allocation of functional areas necessary for the comfortable living of all tenants of the apartment as a whole, and each of them separately. The main idea behind the...
Looking forward to 2020 and beyond, the real estate investment industry will find itself at the center of rapid economic and social change, which is transforming the built environment. While most of these trends are already evident, there’s a natural tendency to underestimate their implications over the next six years and beyond. By 2020, real...
Spain Spain has a lot of obvious advantages, such as the amazing climate, sunny weather for more than 300 days a year, famous beaches, healthy cuisine and an attractive traditional culture. Your children can receive an excellent education, and parents – one of the best levels of medical care. Today this country is recognized as the best country...
Developers will be tempted to reduce the size of apartments to make their price tag more affordable in 2018 as finding value for money remains a priority for buyers, according to a high-profile brokerage firm. Mario Volpi, chief sales officer of Kensington Properties, said this trend has already started in locations such as Dubai South,...
How high are realtors’ and lawyers’ fees in the Dominican Republic? What about other property purchase costs? TRANSACTION COSTS Who Pays? Transfer Tax 3.00% buyer Notary Fee 0.25% – 1% buyer Document Stamp Tax 1.30% buyer Real Estate Agent´s Fee 5% – 10% seller Costs paid by buyer 4.55% – 5.30% Costs paid by seller...
Rents: Can landlord and tenant freely agree on rents in Thailand? Rents are freely negotiated. Rents are not usually adjusted for the duration of the fixed contract period. Landlords are required to notify their tenants in advance of pending rent adjustments, usually coinciding with the renewal of the lease agreement. Deposits Landlords usually receive...
The report Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2018, jointly published by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) the research and education organization and PwC showed that the pessimism of last year has dissipated considerably, with better general economic outlook and increased tenant demand. Continental European countries have mixed feelings about the UK, with uncertainties about the future...
There is a distinct difference between the professional habits of top performing real estate agents and those who struggle to grow their business. Growing a successful business requires quality habits with specific and measurable goals. Key Takeaways Consider spending a few hours every day contacting new prospects Think about how to add extra value...