Sometimes we can be so excited to get a 'piece of the rock' or our own place for privacy; we don't always think ahead about comfort. Mentally, physically and even socially - What do I genuinely want to enjoy about my home? Location, finances, design, the direction of the home, lighting...I could go on and on. Here's what you need to know to make it all come together. Click the video below. Share your...
Hear me out... Old houses can be charming and very sturdy but as with everything else, you have to pay attention to what you're getting yourself into. Do your due diligence! Here are a few tips on things to consider before making that purchase. Click the video...
What is a valuation, how is it assessed, and how beneficial is it? A valuation is an unbiased view of what a property costs, which is an essential part of your purchase or sale. This estimated value may be different from your sale price, so sellers, be prepared to listen to your agent's advice on how to price even after the valuation comes in. Valuers assess several things, not only the property itself,...
Understanding the real estate language and terms used when speaking with your agent can be confusing. When looking to purchase a property, you will hear these terms, therefore knowing and understanding them are important. Let me share some basic real estate terms with you. Hopefully, you'll have a lot more clarity with these definitions after watching the video...
According to the Collins Dictionary, "To Shack Up" means" to stay living in the same house as sexual partners, without being married." This is a very common practice here in the Caribbean, and there are some repercussions for unmarried couples purchasing property together. Note that common law marriage refers to a similar relationship but with other technical intricacies (We'll look at that in...
Deciding where to rent can be stressful—so many things to consider. In our post today, we discuss all you need to know about renting a property, from securing it until moving in. This will give you a few things to think about before making that big decision. Is it financially affordable? Is the location suitable for you when it comes to commuting? Do I want my new place to be furnished or unfurnished?...
What is a city without people? In the third webinar of the Barbados Town Planning Society's series on Revitalising Bridgetown, we look at housing and the human factor. To what extent can new-build housing or the refurbishment of existing buildings for housing use, help to bring life back into our capital city? I was honoured to be one of 3 speakers to make a presentation on the subject. My contribution...
Written by Marlon Madden - Barbados Today A prominent real estate broker predicted Friday that the controversial Hyatt Ziva hotel to be built in Bay Street will be a catalyst for the revival of development in and around The City. Cherita O’dell, real estate broker with Million Dollar Homes and Barbados Real Estate 246, said she believed now is therefore the time for local property developers to...
The Benefits of the Barbados Estate Agents & Valuers Association (BEAVA) Real estate agents, valuers, and property managers in Barbados looking for how to boost their business can consider joining the Barbados Estate Agents & Valuers Association (BEAVA). BEAVA strives to gain professionalism for these groups. Certain guidelines and standards of practice are established for BEAVA members to...
It is always with the best intentions that parents may often leave property as an inheritance to their children. They've worked so hard all of their life to achieve assets and build wealth with the hope of one day passing them onto their beloved offspring. However, in spite of their zeal, they often make some critical mistakes that can be to the detriment of their children's well being. Take a...
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