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Why You Should Care About Home Inspection before Buying

On your way to buying a house? Have you checked off all the boxes on the property buying checklist ? Then there’s one last thing you need to check off before you can make the transaction: conduct a home inspection . You might ask yourself “Why do I need to have a home inspection when I’ve thoroughly looked at the property myself?” Hiring a private independent contractor or surveyor is an underrated but highly important aspect of the home purchasing process for several reasons. Get an Expert Opinion Firstly, the home inspector will cast a professional eye over the property and give their expert, unbiased opinion according to their home inspection checklist. Even though home inspection by the buyer is crucial, you or your family might miss out on the hidden problems in your eagerness to finalize the purchase. These problems could include internal plumbing issues, damaged motor, gas leaks, faulty meters and wiring concerns. In older homes, the home inspector will likely look at ...

World’s Tallest Buildings Currently Under Construction — Graana

What do you think of when you imagine the cities of the future? Flying cars? High-tech facilities? What about skyscrapers that are so tall that they blow your mind? Those skyscrapers are already being built…and here are some of the tallest ones in the world. Jeddah Tower, Saudi Arabia Proposed in 2011, this architectural wonder will be sure to set new standards of height and design when it is finally completed in 2012. Being constructed in Jeddah’s Economic City and designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architects, this tower will likely be the first to venture beyond the 1 kilometer mark for skyscraper heights. The 170-story building is expected to reach heights of more than 3280 feet (1000 meters). It will boast entertainment, residential and business spaces. Merdeka PNB 118, Malaysia Malaysia’s Merdeka PNB 118 is expected to be completed in 2024, with construction starting in 2014. Designed by Fender Katsalidis Architects, RSP Architects Sdn Bhd an...

Buying Investment Property - Useful Tips for a Novice Investor

Dreaming of being a real estate mogul? Is 2018 the year you finally invest in Pakistan’s real estate ? For novice investors, the prospect of buying property or land in Pakistan can seem daunting at first. To help you get started, here are several useful tips for budding real estate investors. Think harder, Invest Smarter Real estate investment can be profitable in the long-term but it does require a significant amount of capital. For example, if your budget is between 2 and 4 million Rupees, you will be able to buy an average 5 marla plot in Islamabad. Planning your budget will help you narrow down your choices and make the right investment according to your means. Know Your Market Before making any purchases, you need to do a bit of homework. Market trends can be found in newspapers, online forums, property sale websites and social media. Thanks to the increasing digitization of information, you have more sources than ever to do your research from home. You can look for...