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...
When you prepare to sell your home, it is common to experience a whole host of emotions. Most experience excitement about moving, reluctance to leave the home you created, and all the uncertainty about value can cause confusion. There are several steps to get ready to sell your home. While you are getting ready, you...
Source Luxury real estate in Croatia doesn’t have the caché of its more famous Mediterranean neighbors. But this Balkan nation of 2.4 million boasts more than 1,200 miles of beautiful coastline on the Adriatic Sea and impressive beachfront villas, often selling for far less than ones sold in Greece, Spain and Italy. “It’s much cheaper...
Cleox Inversiones was founded in Marbella, in 2004. Since them, we work to provide a professional and personalized service to our clients. We have experience in the luxury real estate market and we have a profesional team. We accompany our clients throughout the process of purchase and also offer after-sales service. We want our clients not...
Rethinking real estate Overall, an optimistic outlook prevails throughout most of Europe’s property industry, with nearly half of this year’s respondents expecting European economic growth to improve over the next five years. But the geopolitical backdrop is creating a shift in focus, with concerns moving from the regional to the global. Emerging Trends in...
While there is a general post-Brexit slump in sentiment towards the UK, investors continue to see value in real estate across many parts of the rest of Europe. However, return expectations are being scaled down, and the importance of active asset management as a means to access income is being talked up. What is abundantly...