Community news | Town planning information
We often hear people complain that they were not aware of an application to improve a neigbour’s development rights, or that they were not notified or given an opportunity to comment and or object. There are procedures in place to ensure public awareness and participation when the rights of a property are amended.
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Legal updates | Town planning information
Working from home is a growing trend, not only because internet opened up so many new opportunities, but also because it is a great way to be self-employed without having the overhead of rented office space. In addition to that one is not stuck in traffic on a daily basis, and work hours can be flexible. But to turn that cottage into a work-from-home office legally, one has to adhere to certain rules.
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Buying tips | Selling tips | Town planning information
I often get enquiries from buyers who want to buy a house to open a school, restaurant, a shop or even small factory. Can one do that? Buy a house and simply turn it into a business? Put yourself in the shoes of the neighbours, to start off with. Would you like a restaurant or school as neighbour in your quiet street? But more importantly, does the zoning of the property allow you to do what you intend to do?
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Property trends | Financial Matters | Town planning information
Time and money constraints make it more and more difficult to maintain larger properties. Therefore, many owners think of turning the liability into an asset. To subdivide and sell off the unwanted land can make a lot of financial sense. It provides you with a profit, and the fact that your home now sits on a smaller stand is unlikely to have much effect on its value. But is it always possible? What are the costs involved?
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