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Archive for September, 2007

Tips To Suceed In Commercial Real Estate

Saturday, September 1st, 2007

Knowledge about the commercial real estate is the only way to succed in the Industry. There is really no way around this. Just like anything else, the more that you know about commercial real estate the better off you will be if you are trying to make money. But there are a few tips that can help you succeed with commercial real estate.

Evenhough you are knowledgable about commercial real estate, take the time to read some tips so that you may find that you are in an even better position.Here are three tips for commercial real estate success.

1. Never buy any piece of commercial real estate unless you are 100 percent comfortable with it.

Eventhough you are aware of what you are doing, any doubt in your mind is not a good thing. Until you are comfortable with the move that you are making, you owe it to yourself to take a step back. Rushing into a purchase is never a good idea; and this is especially true when it comes to commercial real estate.

2. Many buyers make the mistake of purchasing commercial real estate that they cannot afford. Do you know why they do this? Many people think that they will pay for the loan from the money that they make in rent each month. This may sounds good only in theory. what will happen if you do not find anybody to rent the property right away? Even if you are going to make money by renting commercial real estate, you need to make sure that you can cover the costs each month on your own.

3. Shop around before you settle on one property. Chances are that if you have found one piece of commercial real estate in your area that there are plenty more to choose from as well. Instead of only looking at a couple of properties, check out as many properties as you can. This will give you a basic comparison which will in turn allow you to get the best deal available.

These three tips should help you to succeed when buying and dealing with commercial real estate. Remember, when you take your time and learn about the industry you will be much better off.

Yew Git Off My Property! The Law Of Trespassing

Saturday, September 1st, 2007

CYA Disclaimer: The following is intended for reference purposes only and not as legal advice.

What is “trespassing”, anyway? Most of us think we know. But the more you think about it, the more complex it can get. For example, could you be sued for trespassing on property that you are the owner of? Of course you could! If you rent it to someone else, you might have only a limited right to enter the property (for inspection or repairs, for example). If you enter the property for any other reason (or without proper notice) you might find yourself being told “Yew git off your property!” The point is that the concept of trespassing protects possession, and not necessarily ownership.

Another unique point of trespassing law is that liability is absolute. If you take an umbrella from a restaurant when you leave believing it is yours (because it looks just like yours), you have not legally stolen anything even if the umbrella belongs to someone else, as long as you can established that you reasonably believed it was yours. On the other hand, if you build a shed on land that you believe is yours (because the map given to you by the local land office indicates that it is yours), you are a trespasser even though there’s no way you could have known that the land wasn’t yours (there are hidden complexities to this which are beyond the scope of this article). Note that the amount of damages might be less if your trespassing was unintentional. They may even be nominal (e.g. one dollar) if your trespassing did no harm. On the other hand, a “non-volitional intrusion” is not trespass – if you tripped over a stone and fell into your neighbor’s yard, for instance.

You are also not trespassing if you have a legitimate invitation – and invitations can be implied rather than actual. That is why you can’t sue your mail carrier for walking across your yard to deliver your mail without permission.

Checking Mortgage Rates Online

Saturday, September 1st, 2007

Homeowners who are planning to re-finance their home may find the Internet to be a very worthwhile resource. The Internet is useful because it can give the homeowner a wealth of information as well as the ability to compare different rates from different lenders at their convenience. While these options have made re-financing a more convenient process there is more potential for danger. However, homeowners who exercise a small amount of common sense in using the Internet for re-financing often find they are not at any additional risk.

Comparison Shop at Your Convenience

One of the most popular advantages to researching re-financing online is the ability to comparison shop at the homeowner’s convenience. This is important because many homeowners work long hours and often find they are not able to meet with lenders during regular business hours because of job restraints. The Internet, however, is open 24 hours a day and allows homeowners to research their options, make important calculations or receive online quotes at any time of the day through the use of automated systems.

Homeowners can also take their time comparing the quotes they receive from these lenders online instead of feeling pressured to provide an immediate response. While homeowners may have some additional time available to them, these same homeowners should realize they do need to act relatively quickly to lock in estimates they receive as interest rates are often time sensitive in nature and cannot be guaranteed for long periods of time.

Use Only Reliable Resources


Homeowners who are using the Internet to research re-financing options and obtain quotes should carefully consider their sources when making important decisions regarding the subject of re-financing. Homeowners who stick with well known lenders and established websites will not likely encounter problems but those who select a new lender may be surprised by the results of the re-financing attempt.

Homeowners who are unsure about the reliability of a particular resource or lender should do additional research on the company. One of the easiest ways to do this is to consult the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The BBB may be able to provide the homeowner with valuable information regarding the number of previous complaints against the company. A company who has a large number of unresolved complaints should be considered an unreliable company. However, homeowners should not assume companies without a significant number of complaints are reputable unless the company has been in existence for a number of years and is a member of the BBB.

Homeowners should also take care not to be fooled by fancy web design. A website which looks very professional is not necessarily a website which is accurate and informative. Many skilled website designers can create websites which are both attractive and professional looking. These website designers can also optimize a website for particular mortgage related keywords so users find the page easily when searching for these terms but this does not necessarily make the website designer knowledgeable about the subject to re-financing.

Confirm Loan Terms in Person before Committing

While shopping for re-financing options online is certainly easy and convenient, homeowners should consider completing the application process either in person or over the phone instead of relying on an automated system. While the Internet is good for research purposes, homeowners can take advantage of face to face meetings or telephone conferences to ask all of their relevant questions. Asking all of these questions will help the homeowner to ensure he fully understand the loan terms as well as all of his available options.

Completing the re-financing process in person or over the phone can also prevent the homeowner from being surprised by any elements of the mortgage re-finance. This may include additional fees which are tacked on during the processing of the application, rates which are only available in certain situations or other elements of the re-financing agreement which could significantly impact the homeowner’s decision making process.