Just read through all the posts. There is alot of mis-information out there… Possibly because Bush lives in Texas?? Kidding.

Listen, Im an American citizen, lived in Dallas/Ft. Worth before, worked as a real estate agent (commercial, residential, development) for the past 5 years in the States.

A friend of mine is one of the biggest developers…[Read more]

Thanks for the words of wisdom.

Just got off the phone with the OFT. Their explanation was clear as mud… surprising.

Take some message: check with the counsel before I go to work. Which means: check with the counsel before I buy, which means talk to 3 different people at counsel before I get the right answer so I can consider a neighborhood…[Read more]

Hi Nathan;

I had similar problems, but with agents in the States. Well, I was an agent in California for 5 years – but this was the common problem when I was the buyer trying to get my ‘creative’ offer though to the seller/vendor. Here’s the problem:

Most agents have no idea how vendor financing works. And I will go further to say most…[Read more]

The Office of Fair Trade stipulates professional conduct that a salesperson MUST abide by or risk an $11,000 personal fine and possibly losing their certificate or license (whatever this guy has). Do his future victims a favor: go straight there and lodge a formal complaint.

You can also do it online. Not sure what state you’re in, but here is…[Read more]

Last thing: The worst thing you can do is do a crappy job. Buyers can see lipstick on a pig from a mile away.

Hi Skuz —

Id have to agree with the general comments on this one. Mould? – Gotta find out what’s causing it. Then, to protect yourself, it should be remediated by a professional (not a handyman with equipped with sugar soap and a hammer). In the States, mould is the kiss of death for a property. We avoid it at all costs.

I hear you on the…[Read more]