After I shared my personal journey of creating a will, the floodgates were open. People thanked me for giving them the push they needed in realizing that the process was relatively easy. In the first episode of "Tell Me More," I chat with a user friendly attorney Mrs. Ondene Kirton who gives us professional guidance about terms like "will," "inheritance," "estate planning," "succession planning" and...
Have you ever thought of writing a will? Whether you have a little or a lot, once you have possessions it's something you should consider, sooner rather than later. I really hope these tips help you. ***DISCLAIMER: For accuracy of details, please discuss with an attorney or contact the Wills Registry of the Supreme...
You can always learn a lot when you chat with Mr. John Peterkin, a land surveyor with years of experience under his belt. Here we chat about where landmarks are placed when a plot abuts 2 roads. see video below for more info...
You can always learn a lot when you chat with Mr. John Peterkin, a land surveyor with years of experience under his belt. Here we chat about road reserves ranging between 5-7ft based on the type of road they're marked on. See the full video below-- ...
Preparing for retirement can bring a multitude of things to mind. Mostly, we consider health, insurance, and retirement funds. We want to touch on something a little different today and hope that you receive it in love. That is....Renting in retirement. I heard the loud gasps some of you let go but, lets think about it. Some of us buy properties suitable for big families and when the children have...
I love the enthusiasm that owners have when they just know it's going to be so easy to sell their property on their own. I salute your confidence but I encourage you to check yourself before you wreck yourself. There's a lot to consider, not only in vetting that prospective buyer, but understanding what you can get for your property and marketing it for its best value. Click the video below...
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...
In Barbados, tax is levied every year on land. There are 3 types of land: Improved Land (for Residential purposes) Improved land (for Non-Residential purposes) Vacant Land From Land Tax year 2019 -2020, there has been a change to the tax rates which are as follows: Improved Land (for Residential purposes) 0.0% of land valued up to $150,000 0.1% on the excess of the improved value...
Just like the mad scramble to tidy up your house when you know guests are going to drop in, so should the same attitude apply when you are about to place your house on the market for sale. You should try to present it at its best, spruce up the interior and make the exterior pleasing to the eye. So, what does this all really mean? How much will it cost you? Many prospective sellers think...
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