Encinitas, California: what to check before buying from the Gulf
Encinitas is a coastal city in northern San Diego County, California, known for surf breaks, beaches, bluffs and a…
Real Estate
Renting, buying, valuing and managing property, at home in the Gulf and from a distance abroad.
What a broker of record is in real estate
A broker of record is the licensed real estate broker who holds legal responsibility for the brokerage and for the…
What a property manager does for a landlord
A property manager looks after a rental property on the owner's behalf: finding and screening tenants, collecting…
When to hire a property management company for your rental
You should consider hiring a property manager when your rentals take more time than you can give, when you live far from…
The three main goals of a good property management company
A good property management company has three goals: protect the value of your property, keep it let to reliable tenants,…
Choosing a property appraiser in Vancouver from the Gulf
If you are buying or valuing a Vancouver property from the Gulf, hire an appraiser whose credentials you can verify, who…
What property management services in Kansas City should cover
A property manager in Kansas City, or any US city, should handle five things: finding and screening tenants,…
Five reasons to lease your office space instead of buying
Leasing is usually the better choice when a business needs flexibility, wants to keep cash for operations, and cannot…
Buying and managing property in Yangon from abroad: what Gulf investors should check
Anyone in the Gulf thinking about property in Yangon should start with three questions: can a foreigner legally own this…
Getting a fair Toronto real estate appraisal: a guide for Gulf-based owners
An appraisal is an independent opinion of what a property is worth, and you cannot bargain with an appraiser the way you…
Why commercial property valuation is worth the cost, with a Yangon example
A professional commercial valuation is worth paying for because it gives you an independent, documented figure for…
The benefits and trade-offs of owning your own house and land
Owning a house and the land under it gives you stability, control over the space and a long-term asset, but it also…