Property Investment in Eastbourne Population: 90,500 approximatelyAverage House Price: £309,587 Eastbourne grew fast in Victorian times, so property investors will find many Victorian properties in Eastbourne. These include terraces, townhouses and grand period properties some of which have been converted into flats, especially in and around the town centre. The Eastbourne suburbs have more contemporary…
Brooklyn News: Renovated Batcave Debuts as Powerhouse Arts
The Insider: Gut Reno Slims Energy Use in South Slope Fixer-Upper The new owner of a vintage wood-frame row house in dire shape hired architect Themis Haralabides of Park Slope-based reBuild Workshop, who shares his interest in serious sustainability and energy efficiency, to carry out a sweeping reno inside and out. — A Park Slope…
‘Patrol’ film exposes Nicaragua forest threat from beef industry
Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega has intensified his crackdown on dissent Surrounded by fallen trees and languid cows, illegal cattle rancher Chacalin surveys a clearing deep inside one of Nicaragua’s largest remaining protected rainforests. “When I came here, I knew it was a reserve. I just stole the land. I didn’t pay for it,” he said…
We’re entering a brutal new era for the housing market
With the benefit of hindsight, we now know the exact moment America’s housing market turned upside down.Arif Qazi / Insider If you don’t already own a home, you’re going to be screwed for years to come Attempting to time the housing market is a foolish pursuit. Sure, there are heaps of data, forecasts, and market…
Vaughn Palmer: NDP’s rental property purchase fund hits a snag
Breadcrumb Trail Links Politics opinion News Local News columnists Opinion: Money has had to be added to support maintaining any purchased buildings, as many are likely to be old and in disrepair Get the latest from Vaughn Palmer straight to your inbox Signup Published May 19, 2023 • Last updated 5 days ago • 4…
Purplebricks to sell out to rival UK realtor Strike for a pound
May 17 (Reuters) – British online estate agent Purplebricks (PURP.L), once valued at more than $1 billion, said on Wednesday it had agreed to be bought by smaller rival Strike for just one pound ($1.26). Under the deal, Strike will assume the liability of Purplebricks, which put itself up for sale in March and spent…
Park Slope HDFC Co-op With Three Bedrooms Asks $500K
Up a short flight of steps on the elevated first floor of a Park Slope HDFC co-op, this modernized Edwardian flat has high ceilings, three bedrooms, and a winding floor plan. Located at 471 17th Street, about a block from the sunken Prospect Expressway and close to Prospect Park, it appears to be move-in ready….
Can You Avoid Paying Capital Gains Tax on Investment property? –
Are there ways to avoid or reduce paying CGT on investment property entirely? Yes, there are! It’s an unfortunate part of every property investor’s journey that they will most likely eventually be liable for Capital Gains Tax or CGT. But there are a few strategies that can help you minimize your CGT when it comes…
Ask These Six Questions Before You Rent
xeni4ka / Getty Images/iStockphoto The monthly check to the landlord might be the most obvious expense involved with renting an apartment, but it’s hardly the only one — and you need to learn about the rest by asking the right questions before you sign the lease. Housing Market: Should Older Americans Rent in Retirement Instead…
Asbestos Cement: A Guide for Homeowners
How Dangerous Is It? The inherent danger of asbestos cement lies in the asbestos fibers that it contains. When these fibers are inhaled, they can cause serious health problems. The risk arises when the cement material is disturbed or damaged, causing the asbestos fibers to become airborne. Asbestos is a known carcinogen and can lead…