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You hardly ever see sash windows out here where I live in the tropics of Africa, only in some of the very old house that have been kept meticulously preserved, and I miss them. I grew up a good deal in my grandma’s Yorkshire home, where everyone had these windows and they feature big in London architecture too. You can maintain these historic architectural features by using sash window repairs in London.

You can learn a lot from the architectural features of a city and as sash windows feature so prominently in historical buildings, it is very important to preserve them. I have very sentimental memories of looking through and at these windows and loving them. Chiefly because it didn’t take much effort to be able to see through them and they let in a lot of light.

I also remember driving through Regents Park in London as an adult and the building there were impressive, but what to me was more impressive, was the sheer size of these windows. I suppose you can tell that I have always had a thing for windows, but many people do.  Read more...

In recent years, fractional cottage ownership has become quite popular. Fractional ownership is when a group of people or families split the cost of buying a cottage and maintaining it. Each group shares the cottage by having set times of the year that each will use it. It is different than a timeshare in that they all own the cottage. There are companies that focus on finding cottage properties to buy and then sell to those interested in fractional cottages.

Many of these fractional cottages come with extra features such as a pool, golf, beach on a lake, hiking trails, boating activities, saunas, and much more. Owners of these cottages find this method of ownership very affordable. The fractional cottage ownership rights can be transferred or sold. This makes vacations much more affordable. Weeks can be 3, 4, or 5, depending on the terms of the agreement. As well, the fractional cottage can be sold or left to your relatives, children, or friends  Read more...

It is good practice to hire a lawyer anytime you are purchasing land or property outside of your home country as property purchases can become complex, even when you know the system. Throw in a different language and new property terms and it is easy to see why a lawyer could help you to save money.

It can be vital to choose the right lawyer who is experienced in foreign transactions and one that can speak to you in your own language. Your lawyer should be registered with the OAB, the Brazilian Bar Association. Lawyers in Brazil charge a percentage of the property value for property transfer work.

The lawyer will be responsible for advising you on the reservation contract, purchase contract and the legal implications of these documents. With its consumer laws very much in favour of the purchaser, Brazil is a very safe environment in which to purchase property. Your purchase can be very swift if all of the correct documents are in place. With older properties or land your lawyer will have to collect all of the correct documents, which my take a little more time.  Read more...