What You Need to Know Before Leasing Property in Thailand
June 2nd, 2009
Thailand is a favorite destination of farangs (foreigners) in Southeast Asia. The blend of picturesque scenery, exquisite beaches, beautiful people, and delectable food comprise the irresistible pull that gravitate many farangs to the Kingdom.
Securing Your Security Deposit
May 2nd, 2009
"I don't understand why we didn't get our whole security deposit back. We really didn't mess the house up too much, besides, those stains were already there!" Come tenant changeover time, is this a battle that you are constantly fighting? Whether you are renting to young professionals, a family, or a group of college students, things can get a little tense when it comes time to return the security deposit. In order to be proactive and help smooth the transition between tenants, here are a few ideas that I have found successful.
Resident Portals
April 2nd, 2009
The proper use of resident portals combines old fashioned resident service with the latest technology. Resident portals are a fantastic way to facilitate communications with your customers. If you do not know about this innovation, it is a good time to find out about it.
A good real estate agent can help you figure out how much home you can afford and where to find the right home for you. If you're seriously considering home ownership, a professional can help you find out what your purchasing power is and how to get the most home for your money. The pro can also tell you about the incidental expenses in purchasing a home that you might not be taking into account.
Lease an Apartment in the Houston Galleria
February 2nd, 2009
The Huston Galleria is a wonderful place to live. The area provides some exciting living and entertaining options including restaurants, hotels, and bars.
Renting, What Does it All Mean?
January 7th, 2009
Residential Lettings can, at times, be a bit of a minefield. Sometimes we forget that not all our readers are experienced in Lettings and so we have decided to start the year off with a list of top 10 lettings jargon busters for Landlords, Tenants and Letting Agents.
Stay in Kharkov and Its Offerings
December 14th, 2008
All people like to travel, to see new places, get to know foreign cultures and customs and store them in their memory. And we all without exception want to store only good things in our mind.
Living in an Apartment Rental - Uh Oh, It's Broken! How to Get it Fixed
November 29th, 2008
For those familiar with life in a real estate rental, having something break is inevitable. It needs to be fixed, regardless of whether it magically broke on its own or if it has help. If something breaks while you are living in an apartment rental, this article helps you deal with the situation.
What is a Rental Contract?
November 5th, 2008
A rental contract is an agreement that a landlord and a tenant draft and that governments the terms and conditions that govern the rental agreement. In some cases the rental contract is oral although legal experts usually discourage this as it can create problems in the event of a lawsuit. The contract identifies a few major components namely, the identity of the two parties.
Rent a House to Own - A 3 to 5 Year Plan to Own a House
October 17th, 2008
If you have blemished credit or not enough down payment to purchase a home, you might consider renting a house to own. Everyone's heard about the concept of rent to own. Plenty companies make tons of money renting appliances, tvs, beds, just about anything for your home on a rent to own basis. If you don't have the money to buy right away, you can pay a little each week and own the item in about 12 to 15 months.