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Home ownership has been a strong hold of the UK market for many decades and will likely continue as long as the UK economy holds.  Blocks of Flats Insurer Deacon recently compiled trends on UK home ownership and some of the trends are expected, but others actually come as a surprise.  When you look at the history of home ownership in the UK, it makes for an interesting read as it has always been affected by financial and political pressures. The History of Home Ownership in Britain 100 years ago in 1919 following the first World War home ownership was…

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Real estate investment is quickly becoming the most popular strategy for new investors who are looking for safe and tangible ways to make money. Within real estate there are a number of ways in which people can seek to make money, from flipping properties to long term plans. A method of investment which we have seen more and more of in the last decade is the purchasing of Turnkey properties. You may be asking yourself ‘What is a Turnkey property?’ and if so then we are going to clear up any doubts which you may have. Let’s have a deeper…

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Of all the professions that hold out the potential for serious earnings, few are as easy to enter as real estate. Instead of spending years in grad school, with the help of an online course and a few months of dedicated study, you can learn everything you need to know about real estate law in your jurisdiction. Once you pass the licensing exam, you can start practicing as an agent. If you want to know more about what the real estate course involves, you can learn more at RealEstateU today (every state is different, and you’ll need to find out…

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Did you know that about 32 percent of homebuyers in the U.S. are millennials? This may seem like a surprising statistic, because it’s widely known that millennials actually prefer to rent rather than buy. Because millennials are actually the largest portion of the market of home-buyers, and are now rivaling older generations as the largest sector of working Americans, their lifestyle preferences are transforming real estate in strange new ways. Here are three interesting ways millennials are reshaping real estate: Housing and Rentals – Millennials Prefer to Share Millennials prefer sharing and renting furniture over buying property. Why? They want…

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Costa Brava is the terrifically beautiful stretch of the Mediterranean coast that has the best beaches in Catalonia, beginning in Blanes and ending on the French border (Cadaqués and Cap de Creus). It is adventurous to discover the small bays and beaches as they are accessible by boat and are enjoyable during a sunny day. It is well connected to Barcelona and close to Girona with the Pyrenees Mountains that touches the Mediterranean in a series of sweeping pine- covered headlands giving it the elegant, wild, and rugged nature that makes a one-time visitor return. These unique characteristics make property…

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People always say that the safest investments is in bricks and mortar and I can testify to the fact that those people who say this are absolutely on the money. I have been investing for the last ten years and the first five of those were spent investing in oil futures as well as some stocks. After a relatively successful start to my investments, I bumped into Radha Singh Hazlet-based real estate guru and college buddy of mine who urged me to get involved in real estate investment. I took his advice and after just one year of the real…

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Some people rudely refer to New Brunswick as the armpit of Canada. This is not only unfair; it is also plainly untrue. Between the booming cities of Saint John’s, Fredericton and Moncton, the small province that lies between Quebec and Nova Scotia (more traditional destinations for tourists) has plenty to offer by way of industry, education and tourism. In particular, it has been interesting over the past few years to watch the real estate climate in Moncton shift from a buyer’s market to a more balanced market. Investors who were able to catch this trend early are likely patting themselves…

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Taking pride in your home is something most homeowners do. This may be your largest investment, and you’ll want to do all you can to maintain the value of your home. Of course, there are numerous home improvement tasks you can complete that will allow you to enjoy various parts of your property more. It’s essential to take the appropriate amount of time and do some research to assist you in finding the best ones to meet your needs. Here are some ideas to improve the look of your property today. Creating an outdoor kitchen If you love being outside,…

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There are many excellent opportunities for business owners or investors to acquire commercial property, and people like Larry Polhill have been able to build very successful careers by using their smarts in this industry.  This high-stakes approach to building wealth isn’t for everyone, but if you are considering commercial real estate as a career or as stepping stone to something else, here are some things to keep in mind. Know the Market To avoid missteps, it is vital that you have a solid first-hand knowledge about the market that you are considering entering. You could rely on the intel that…

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Why Aerial Photography? Aside from the fact it looks super cool, using aerial photography can benefit your real estate listings by separating them from the crowd, making them stand out and increasing your brands reputation and chances of selling. Too often we see mind numbing photos of property listings, however; as technology evolves, so too does the way people engage with content online. This means that in a few years, boring may not cut it anymore when it comes to selling real estate over the web. People expect different, and if you aren’t providing, then they will look to someone…

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