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The Most Important Services to Use When Buying Property

January 15, 2013 Jon Clark

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If you’re buying a property then you will be going through a highly expensive and stressful process. Most likely this is the most money you’ll ever spend in a single go, and at the same time you’ll probably find that there are all kinds of different logistical challenges and legal aspects to consider that can bog you down and be quite daunting at first. As such then it’s very important that you find the best possible services to use and that you understand all the different processes you’ll need to go through. To that end, here we will look at the most important services to for when you buy property.

Real Estate Agent

We’ll start with estate agents as they’ll be the first services you’ll want chronologically. Sure it’s possible to find a property on your own without the help of a real estate agent, but doing so can take a lot longer and is more risky. When you estate agents they will be looking out for their reputation so you know they’ll only represent homes that are of a certain quality and that represent a good purchase. At the same time you’ll have the advice and help of the agents themselves meaning you’ll be connected with more properties, and though they might seem frustratingly pushy at times they’ll still be there to answer your questions which is a great boon.

Surveyor

Next you’ll want a surveyor to look over the property and to make sure that it’s suitable for sale. The job of a surveyor is to check that the property isn’t about to collapse, to help you avoid moving somewhere that’s on a fault plane, and to make sure that there are no other problems you may have missed. It’s absolutely crucial that you always do this before making a purchase, as otherwise you can find yourself stuck with a property that will drain your resources and potentially even put you in danger.

Land Surveyor

The job of a land surveyor is to help you look at the precise bounds of your property in order to ensure that you’re actually getting the property that you think you are. If you don’t use a land surveyor then you may find out that you don’t end up owning the entire property, that some of your land belongs to the neighbour, or that no one actually knows what it is you can legally lay claim to and this can be a problem later on.

Bank/Mortgage Provider

You will of course also need a bank or some other lender to actually help you fund this move, and here it’s crucial that you shop around to find the best deal to ensure that you aren’t paying over the odds for years to come.

Conveyancer

A conveyancer meanwhile is someone who will handle the actual transaction for you, and their job is to write up the contracts, to oversee you signing them, and to pass them over when you buy a new property. You need them for many reasons, not least so that you can ensure that there are no problems in the contract and to make sure that you are entitled to such things as access easement.

Sarah Thomas is a real estate agent and says that there are a lot of services which you need while buying a property. Land surveyors is one such service without which you might end up getting less land than what you have paid for.

6 Steps To Getting The Property Investment You’ve Always Wanted In The Current Climate

December 13, 2012 Jon Clark

If you were ever thinking about getting into real estate then this could be the perfect time. The housing market has dropped in recent years and we all know why. If you have money available it could be a shrewd investment to get in now while you can get a good deal. There might not be a lot of people who want to sell their homes, but with some they might not have any choice in the matter. That’s good for you, so let’s go over some things to think about. Have a good think about it and decide if you’d like to get your toes wet.

Decide where you want to buy

In the past, the furthest you might have went is the end of the state line. Because of the power the Internet gives us these days it’s easy to buy a property anywhere in the country. This means you can search high and low to find the place that represents the best deal. Because you’re not going to be living there it doesn’t really matter where it is. If you need to jump on an airplane to see it then the difference between a 1hr and 3hr flight means nothing.

Hook up with someone you trust

Perhaps you would rather not jump in with both feet first. You might have a friend that also wants a piece of the pie and you could hook up and go in on it together. If you’re a first time homebuyer then it’s a great way to do it. You’ll both have each other for support, and the case for a mortgage will be much stronger if there’s two people asking for half the money each. Remember that you need to trust them. Never get into business with someone that can’t be counted on.

Get the go ahead from the bank

Once you find somewhere you like, you don’t want to be running around trying to arrange the mortgage. Someone will swoop along underneath you and steal it from under your nose. You want to find your ideal property and put your offer in subject to appraisal. This means you have your name half-written and you have a much better chance of getting the one you want.

Let the hunting begin

Now it’s time to start looking for your ideal property. Go talk to real estate agents and make sure you get one who specializes in helping people buy property. They should be able to give you some great advice and help locate what you’re looking for. Don’t be afraid to speak to more than one company as you could find something better all because of one quick phone call.

Get yourself a list

Write down everywhere you are considering and get the agent to send a print-out of each one. Now you can take a little drive around the properties and start looking at each one in closer detail. This will help make your decision much easier and you can whittle them down. When you have some you like you need to make appointments to see each one. Go see them and write down everything you like and what repairs you’ll need to make.

Throw in an offer

Obviously this step should only be started when everything else has been sorted, but sooner or later you’re going to have to start putting some offers in. If you’ve spoken to your bank you should already have the mortgage sorted. Hopefully you can then get the sale done as quickly as possible once you’re sure it’s what you want. Make sure the agent knows you want to act quickly.

Please be careful

Sometimes when investing in property we get caught up in what we love, instead of choosing somewhere that is going to prove the best investment. You really need to take your heart out of it when you’re making decisions. If you did go with a partner you can sometimes help each other see sense. You need to buy the property that has the credentials you want. Not because it’s pretty.

The writer of this article is Alex Hunt. He works as a real estate agent with Abercromby’s Real Estate Company. It is one of the leading real estate agencies that helps you buy, sell or rent luxury homes.

Moving

Moving with Pets: How to Keep Your Furry Companions Infographic

May 18, 2012 Jonathan Clark

In the United States we really love our pets. From the moment they enter our homes we treat them like they are our children. We feed them, cuddle with them and often even dress them (but who knows how they feel about that?) Unfortunately, many landlords and condo associations don’t allow pets and, sadly, that leaves many cats and dogs out in the cold.

Too many people are forced to abandon their pets when they move to a new home. We asked our readers if they were able to take their pets with them the last time that they moved. We learned that many movers are forced to leave their pets at shelters because their new landlord doesn’t allow cats and dogs, their new roommates are allergic or their new apartment isn’t a good home for an animal.

My Move created this infographic to ask pet lovers to take the pledge never to abandon their pets, no matter where their new home may be.

Do you know a pet lover? Share this infographic with them now!

Visit MyMove.com for tips, customizable checklists and hand-picked deals to make moving with pets more rewarding and less stressful or check out these pet friendly apartments!

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