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Read before you buy, rent or choose land, and decide with more confidence.
Before you sign a property contract, check the people, the property and the terms
Prepare before you reserve, buy or rent with a checklist for the other party, the property details, the money you must pay and the terms that should be written down clearly.
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Before you sign a property contract, check the people, the property and the terms
Prepare before you reserve, buy or rent with a checklist for the other party, the property details, the money you must pay and the terms that should be written down clearly.
Building setbacks from the land boundary: what to check before you buy and build
Understand how distances from neighboring land, roads and bodies of water differ, with an example of the 2–3 meter rule for openings, which must be applied to the right cases.
What zoning colors tell you, and how to read them before buying land or opening a business
Learn the colors and codes for land use, and how to check the version of the plan that is actually in force, before you conclude that you can build a house, a shop or a factory.
What to look for in a room rental agreement before you pay and move in
Check the rent, security deposit, utilities, repairs and move-out date, and learn the scope of the 2025 rental contract-control notification.
Home purchase contracts: what to check from reservation to transfer day
Distinguish between the reservation, the agreement to buy and sell, and the transfer, with questions about a refused loan, mortgage encumbrances, costs and handover of the house.
Inspecting a home before handover: where to start and how to record every repair item
Walk through the house in order, from doors and windows to damp marks and plumbing, through to the repair list, with tips on preparing and booking a re-inspection before you receive the keys.
Budgeting for a home purchase: what money to prepare besides the price of the house
Separate the lump sums due at purchase, the monthly costs and the money for moving in, so you can see the real budget before reserving a home, with a table you can fill in to compare homes.
Before buying land, make sure the documents, the boundaries and the access all match
Look at land beyond the pin on a map, from the title documents and the real condition of the plot to access, and the questions to take to the Land Office for checking.
Choosing a home near mass transit: do not judge it only by the distance from the pin to the station
Time the trip from your front door to your actual destination, and check the walking route, station entrances and exits, transfer points and travel budget before you decide to rent or buy.
Prepare photos and details for your listing so viewers understand the property at first glance
Order your photos, write an informative headline, and state the price and terms clearly, so interested people can decide to get in touch more easily without a lot of sales language.