Category: Property
Buying Scenario: Rural Property in Kenya
The majority of property investments made in Kenya are generating substantial amounts of returns for investors, especially in the countryside in areas around national wildlife parks. For a foreign investor interested in purchasing rural property for investment, especially in properties located in safari/nature areas, they need to be aware of the buying procedure to ensure
The 5 Pillars of Successful Rental Property Management
If you were to talk with most property landlords about rental property management, there are 5 things which will always be brought up. These are known as the pillars of managing a rental property, and are applicable everywhere, no matter where you are in the world. If you are able to understand each pillar and
The Hockey Stick and Parallelogram Property of Pascal’s Triangle
The “Hockey Stick” property states that the sum of any diagonal line starting from a 1 on the outside of the triangle is the number diagonally down from the last number, in a hockey stick shape. When the numbers of Pascal’s triangle are left justified, this means that if you pick a number in Pascal’s
6 Qualities/ Details To Consider About A Property!
If, you are a qualified, committed, potential home buyer, be careful to, pay close attention, to many details, but, be certain to fully consider, and examine, the property, characteristics, etc, as well as the house, before committing to purchase, what, to most, is their single – biggest, financial asset! There are many characteristics to consider,
What Are The Right Questions To Ask Before Purchasing A Property?
Real Estate is always a great investment option. While you may have heard stories of quick resale garnering a much higher price making it to the news, rental income form the core of real estate investment value. That’s because historically there has been very little real price appreciation in houses. Renting generates a steady monthly
Property Taxes Vs Real Estates Taxes – What’s the Difference
If you are new to the world of real estate, you might be a bit confused by all of the taxes that get assessed. To many people, the words ‘property taxes’ and ‘real estate taxes’ sound like they are the same, but there are some significant differences. Let’s take a look at them. Real estate
A New Property Development Model Is Challenging The Big End of Town
Property Development – Changing the Funding Model The Australian property market is a potential ticking time-bomb with residential investors increasingly focused on the capital appreciation for returns, whilst commercial property transactions has actively pursued yield based investments over the past 12-18 months. The property market seems buoyed by large interest from offshore investment and local
Lower Your Property Tax Bill – A New Year’s Resolution You Can Keep
For many, the beginning of a new year signals a time to make some sort of change in their lives and become more like their ideal selves. For others, January signals the time to make a different kind of change, one that is much easier to make: trimming their property tax bill. The tax appeal
Personal Property Insurance Basics and Tips
Imagine that a huge tropical storm struck your area. Your home and your car were insured, so they can be replaced. But did you have personal property insurance for your other important items? This type of coverage is actually offered within your renters or homeowners insurance policy. What this does is cover all of the
Divorce and Community Property Division
One of the biggest worries and frustrations of couples pursuing divorce is division of assets. This one question can also cause additional conflict in an emotionally-charged process. Among the many aspects of divorce that can be regulated by state governments is the division of property and assets. In Arizona, the statute that regulates the disposition
Why Property Management Is a Great Career Path
If you have been thinking about careers lately and have stumbled across the career of a property manager, you’ll be pleased to know that this is an excellent career for the right person. There are some downsides to the role, but the severity of these will depend greatly on your attitude and your personal preferences
Buyer’s Guide to Purchasing Real Estate Properties in Pakistan
Purchasing real estate property is one step of diverging your investment portfolio. Not only will you have a mix of investment types, but you are assured that whatever happens to one investment, the same will not happen to the other and thus enable you to protect your income. If you happen to be looking for
Probate Loan – Should Heirs Sell Inheritance Property Or Wait Out the Probate Process?
A probate loan is a cash advance given to heirs entitled to probated inheritance property. Factually speaking, there is no such thing as a probate loan. However, this term is often used when heirs assign inheritance rights to a funding source in exchange for lump sum cash. Cash advances are paid by the estate after
Transferring Property in California for Estate Planning Purposes
The FLP has the double benefit of allowing the survivor’s full step up of basis of the underlining partnership assets for income tax purposes after the first death and following the survivor’s death the limited partner interest can still be discounted for estate tax purposes. The Minority Discount of the value of the Limited Partnership