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The field of drawing custom house plans is a crowded and competitive one. There are many architectural and design firms out there vying for a “piece of the pie.” However, if you look closely at examples of their finished product, you will find huge differences among them. The better ones offer quality designs and highly detailed plans.

Drawing a good set of custom home plans involves integrating many different concepts and ideas into a solid and useable working plan. Many designers are able to come up with a unique or interesting preliminary design, but fail to deliver when its time to detail the house structure. They draw a pretty picture but have little or no understanding of how to translate that nice design into a working plan which the builder can understand.

Having been in the business for more than 30 years, we have seen a large number of house plans which looked good at first glance. However, upon closer examination, many of these plans were found to be lacking large amounts of needed information. If a house plan is not easy to navigate or is not thoroughly detailed, then the builder is left to guess at the designer’s intentions. This often means that he will “pad” his bid to make sure that he covers any unknown construction costs that may arise.

One item to look for when evaluating a house plans’ quality level is the number of structural sections which are shown on the plan. Highly detailed sets of plans will always cut lots of sectional views through the house to show every different roof framing situation. This might mean that 10 or 12 (or even more) sections need to be drawn for a large house plan. And even a small house plan should include 3 or 4 sections minimum. However, many home plans available today (especially plans purchased through inexpensive plan directories) cut corners in this department and only show one or two house section views. This means that the builder will have to guess at the rest of the house framing.

Another item which is often missing or lacking in a set of house plans is comprehensive and accurate dimensions. We have always strived to provide more than the minimum amount of house dimensions so that it is easy for the owner and builder to layout a home on its building site. We will even calculate point to point dimensions (using trigonometry) for homes which have lots of odd angles to them (as opposed to a simple rectangle layout). Not all architects or designers will go this “extra mile,” so it pays to check these things out beforehand.

Every set of custom house plans includes several items which need to be blown up and detailed for further clarification. If a set of plans does not provide additional close-up drawings (for things such as beam connections, deck railings, stairway construction, etc.), then it is not a complete set. It is very easy to cut corners during the planning process. But the end result will be higher costs for the home owner – and lots of frustration for the building contractor.

There are some architects and designers who seem to think that its the responsibility of the building department to check and catch any omissions. But the best of the breed takes it as a matter of pride to produce the very best plan and design they can. It is the only way to build up a loyal clientele and to get referrals for future work. And that vote of confidence from former clients makes all the difference in the world.

Air Force Naval Housing Board is an goverment organisation for Air Force Naval Housing at low cost but SWO India is an NGO, standing to provide housing facilities to the service men, retired or serving, from defence or paramilitary at a cost 15-25% lesser than the market rate and at locations they dream to settle down (as per a Survey undertaken by the NGO).

30 Oct 2009, New Delhi: Sainik Welfare Orgaization, a Non Governmental Organization, based in New Delhi is now providing economical and reasonable housing projects to Sainiks who have a wish to build their dream homes in places they long to reside in. They are giving plots, apartments and farm houses at a cost 15-25% lesser than the market rate at no loss-no profit basis. The organization conducted a Location Demand Survey (LDS) to find out the preference of cities and towns where soldiers and their family members aspire to own a house after retirement from active service. The result was a list of 40 cities and towns, consisting of mostly metro cities.

SWO- India began with the objective of providing low-priced plots, apartments and farm houses to all segments of the state uniformed personnel, serving and retired from defence, paramilitary and central security personnel, their widows and dependants. In Location Demand Survey the recommendation and suggestions of the eligible beneficiaries (in details on website) have been collected through mails, SMSs and telecalling. At these locations the organization has offered plots of sizes: 140, 200 and 300 sq yards, apartments and farm houses.
The list of 40 cities includes Jaipur, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Rewari, Lucknow, Mohali, Meerut, Dera Bassi and Agra etc. The Survey, completed in June 2009 marked clearly a definite preference for metro cities in the choice of residence, as they offer plenty of opportunities in terms of employment and re-employment. Cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Jaipur, Lucknow, Pune,Goa, Indore, Jodhpur, Shimla and Rohtak have been voted exceedingly.
Out of the two projects in Jaipur, the first one at Dighi-Malpura Road at Sanganer was inaugurated last month and will be ready for handover in the period of one year. The organization has launched three schemes this month on the occasion of Diwali – Lucknow, Mohali and Zirakpur. Lucknow project is located in Bakkas on Mastmau Road, 1.8 kms away from Lucknow – Sultanpur (NH-56). The Mohali project is located at Kharar, a town close to Chandigarh in Kharar(Mohali), – 200 mts off Chandigarh-Ropar Highway.
Besides the cut in cost, the organization offers additional discount of 2% for LDS registrants plus an incentive for the gallantry award winners. Ashok Chakra awardees will be given free plots, whereas, winners of Kirti and Shourya Chakra will get plots with 50 per cent deduction. Widows of deceased soldiers are allowed a discount of additional 5% on purchase of property. Applicants are to make easy payment in interest free installments. All forms of loan guidance will be provided by the organization.

Besides the accommodation services, organization also intends to offer educational training, under which short term courses and diploma certificates will be given in various subjects, which will equip them to start a new career after retirement from force. We help soldiers to transform their military training into a civilian job by helping them write resumes, search for employment, attend job and career fairs and polish their interview skills. Moreover, the NGO plans to organize donations to provide financial assistance to the soldiers discharged from the military.

Col Rakesh Rana, Kirti Chakra Awardee, the Chairman of SWO-India commented, “SWO-India is a welfare organization for the Sainiks of India, we stand to give them the best housing facilities at the most affordable price at no loss-no profit basis with total upliftment of their standard of living. A series of projects are coming up in towns which have received maximum application. I am gratified to receive a heart-warming response from our uniformed brothers.”

Further details on locations and how to apply for these projects are available on our websites, and for ongoing welfare projects & Ngo India – Swo India

Mechelen is a Dutch-speaking city and municipality in the province of Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium. The city that was once the capital of the Burgundian Netherlands. Mechelen has one of the highest concentrations of monuments North of the Alps, and is unique in Flanders in being listed not once but four times on the UNESCO list of World Cultural Heritage sites.

The city is located along the river Dijle. In the old days there were lots of small waters inside the city,which all branches run into the Dijle. But when the river flooded the entire city was under water. It is probably best known for its carillon school where students from all over the world come to learn to play church bells.

Mechelen has no less than 336 listed buildings and monuments including eight gothic and baroque churches from the 14th up to and including the 17th century. It was for a time the most important town in the Low Countries and has remained the religious headquarters of Belgium to this day.

It is one of those off the beaten cities, not well-known by tourist. It hosts the largest co-operative vegetable auction in Europe it happens when 2500 Mechelen region market gardeners gather to sell their vegetables.

The shopping streets are all within walking distance of the Main Square. It is an attractive green city with little traffic, which makes this typical Flemish town perfect for shopping. The most popular shopping streets are Bruul and IJzerenleen.

The Grote Market the Market Square in the centre of Mechelen hosts a three-day Christmas market every December. There are carol concerts in the evening, while stalls sell special Christmas foods, records, books, clothes and antiques

The St. Rumbold’s tower is the landmark of the city. You can see this huge tower from far away. The tower has a height of 97 metres and you can reach the top after climbing over 500 steps. The tower was supposed to be 160 metres high but was never finished as Mechelen had financial problems in the 16th century and contains a 49-bell carillon. It can only be climb in the spring or summer.

The Horlogerie Museum Watch Museum is a fascinating private collection of over 1,000 antique timepieces, housed in an old 16th century town house. There are pocket watches, grandfather clocks, mantelpiece clocks, carriage clocks, ornamental clocks and even sundials and hourglasses. As the museum is very small it can only be viewed with the owners.

Welcome to Overseas Property Haven

Overseas Property Haven is an independent property agent specialising in the overseas market and in particular the emerging markets that can provide a second home in paradise or become a long-term property investment for the future. Our aim is to offer a wide range of innovative projects and developments in excellent locations that enables clients to choose a property that best suits their requirements. We are committed to quality and excellence in all areas and most importantly dedicated to making sure that every aspect of our service concludes in each and every client choosing the bespoke property that not only best suits their lifestyle but will also result in achieving the best financial return on their property investment. With long-term strategic alliances in place we have access to over 20 years of experience in the international property market, offering reliability and security for your peace of mind. We would like to invite you to take this opportunity to look at our service in more detail and look forward to working with you in the very near future.

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As an emerging property market specialist offering a full range of property investment opportunities we understand that whether you are a first-time buyer or an existing owner looking to make additional purchases in new areas, taking the next step in realising your dream can be that of a somewhat daunting one. That’s why we here at Overseas Property Haven make it our business to make sure that you are guided through the complete buying process from start to finish and beyond. This means that as a client you are: · Given a full understanding of what to expect. · Offered carefully chosen locations where land ownership and planning permission is confirmed. · Offered the right properties for you. · Offered developments at a good price that are constructed to the highest build quality and aimed at giving you the best financial return on your property investment. · Given thorough, friendly advice and guidance throughout the whole process. · Provided with a complete bespoke service. · Offered a relationship with us that goes beyond the buying process to completion so that we can help you realise your dream. This all means that you can relax and know that when you have made your decision you know that it will be the right decision for you.

Home mortgage insurance comes in two varieties.  The first type is mortgage life insurance and the second is private mortgage insurance.  Mortgage life insurance is a voluntary program that is generally purchased by people as a hedge against disability or death, to insure that their dependents can maintain the home.  Private mortgage insurance is often made mandatory by lenders as part of a mortgage contract.  Here are a few things to help you consider which you need or if you will be required to purchase private mortgage insurance when you buy your home.

Private Mortgage Insurance

A borrower purchases private mortgage insurance to compensate for a low or non-existent down payment on a home.  This helps assure against a quick foreclosure situation, which can cost the lender a lot of money.  This insurance will cover the cost of closing and ongoing monthly payments.  Occasionally a lender will provide the insurance as part of a deal, but more often than not the cost will be placed solely on the borrower.

The biggest home lenders, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, have established new guidelines when it comes to insurance, as a result of their near collapse.  These days a down payment of up to 25% will no longer bring borrowers a lower interest rate.  In light of recent experiences, these lenders now consider such borrowers just as risky as those who provide a lower down payment and take out mortgage insurance.

Currently, once a home’s loan to value equals out, borrowers are entitled by law to cancel their mortgage insurance.  That is when the amount of the outstanding loan falls below 80% of the home’s appraised value.  New borrowers will likely not be allowed to cancel the insurance until the loan to value falls to 50%.

Mortgage Life Insurance

Mortgage life insurance is purchased to insure that a home is paid off in the event that the borrower dies or can no longer work.  This is often done to assure that survivors can keep the property without being burdened by mortgage payments.  Whether or not this type of insurance makes sense in your particular case depends on factors such as age, dependents health risks and the amount owed on the home.  Many people find that it’s more economical to purchase a conventional life insurance policy, part of which can be used to pay off the outstanding debt on the home.  This type of payment allows the dependents to receive a lump sum payment that can be invested and earn money while the mortgage continues to be paid.  If a homebuyer is unable to qualify for a traditional life insurance policy due to ill health, then a mortgage policy might be the only option.  There are usually fewer health related restrictions on such policies, making them accessible to a greater number of people.

If you live in the New York area, or plan to move to the area soon, and want to find affordable housing, you need to consider the Affordable Equity Project. This housing project has connected landlords and property owners with renters without the renter having to pay a broker’s fee and can help anyone – no matter what their income level may be.

Now, more than ever, there is a basic need for housing throughout the United States. With all the foreclosures on the market today, and all of the people who have found themselves and their families out on the streets with nothing left after a foreclosure, desperate measures have to be taken. We cannot expect congress to bail out everyone who is going into foreclosure. And it does not seem as if there is going to be any relief any time soon. For this reason, the Affordable Equity Project has been started – to allow those who need to find an affordable place to live to find one – regardless of income.

If you are already working with a housing project such as the Section 8 project, the Affordable Equity Project can work with them to secure you even cheaper housing. The project can get landlords and property owners to defer the rent and give you a chance to get back on your feet again. This move may be necessary if you were one of those who was displaced by a foreclosure.

You can use the affordable equity project if you live in the New York area or are planning on living in the NY area soon. Although this is currently only available in New York now, it may soon become standard in most states. Check with your state to see if the Affordable Equity Program is available in the state in which you live.

If you need a place to rent and are thinking of renting in the NY area, you owe it to yourself to check out the Affordable Equity Project and see what they can do for you. Unlike other housing projects, you do not have to be below a certain income to take advantage of this program. While many programs are for only those who are below a certain income level, this NY housing program allows for any and all types of income. No matter how much money you make, you can still get the most rental for your money by using this program.

Use the affordable equity project if you need a place to live in the NY area and want to get the best deal for your money when it comes to a rental. Also, if you are a property owner who wants to get qualified tenants in their building, the Affordable Equity Project can be of use to you, too. The only stipulation is that you have to live in or be planning on living in the NY area.

If you are looking for a place to rent in the New York area, you owe it to yourself to take a look at the Affordable Equity Program. This housing program can help you find rental property that is perfect for your income – even if you are in the six figure range.

Internet Marketing has become the need of the hour for Real Estate businesses to create a strong presence on the Internet. Internet Marketing is beneficial to real estate businesses as it is timely and cost-effective than most traditional forms of marketing. Also, an effective Internet marketing strategy increases the quality and usability of websites.

Search Engine Optimization
A weak presence on Internet and an ineffectively optimized website of a Real Estate business can lead to loss of business and potential clients. A search engine friendly design of a website is a prerequisite for the optimization process. Search Engine Optimization is the process of increasing the ranking of a website using business specific keywords, effective content, informative articles, and blogs. A Higher ranking on the search results page leads to higher traffic to your website and lead generation. As potential clients use a city name and a specific geographic location to search for potential property, the specified keywords can be used on a website for maximum optimization. Informative articles, resource pages, and blogs describing the subject property can encourage the customers to visit the website again.

Pay-Per-Click Search Engine Advertising
With pay-per-click search engine advertising, sponsored links are put on search engine results page. The advertisers pay only when their link is clicked. Any commercial real estate business, which targets a specific region, should be ensured that campaigns and advertisements are formed with the business specific keywords. The Pay-Per-Click advertising can generate significant amount of traffic to the real estate website and can generate leads. Pay-Per-Click advertising allows you to track the results of your keyword campaigns and helps you optimize which specific keywords work or don’t work for the business.

Online Classifieds, Banner Ads / Contextual Text Ads
Banner ads are the small advertisements put on webpage intended to bring traffic to advertisers’ website. Putting banner ads with city specifics helps to promote real commercial estate businesses. Properly placed and targeted Banner Ads catch the attention of potential clients thereby increasing the chances of lead generation. Commercial real estate businesses are increasingly using online classified advertisement websites for a range of real estate related services and offerings like searching for vacant retail space in a specific market, researching rental rates for office space etc. A larger number of customers can be reached by putting advertisements on websites dedicated to online classifieds, as Commercial real estate related services are searchable from any place, region, or country. Customers perform city specific searches for real estate on online classified ads websites. Contextual Advertising targets customers by putting ads, which are relevant to the context of the webpage the customer is viewing. Thus these ads in the form of banner or pop-ups helps to target the buyer based on his needs, promote real estate businesses, and generate leads.

Various methods of Internet marketing make it easier to tap potential clients interest by generating traffic to website as more and more people are shifting towards the Internet to search for various real estate opportunities. Some techniques like pay-per-click, banner ads, and contextual ads directly target the potential client and results in lead generation.

Albania Property Group is located in Tirana, the capital city of this beautiful country. Albania Property Group is made of a group of professionals whose main goal is to provide the clients with clear insight into the meaning of investment and purchasing property in Albania. Albania Property Group is a proven resource for property in Albania. Their expertise covers a wide real estate collection in ideal locations for living, retiring or investing in Albania. The company’s real estate inventory features a special assortment of: Albania Property, upscale residential homes for sale, condominiums, investment real estate, farms, mountain properties and vacation rentals.

Albania Property Group main goal lies in leading the clients interested on Albania Property to a successful real estate transaction. There has never been a better time for investing in Albania. Statistics from June record a 20% increase of tourist visits to Albania from the same period last year. One of the strongest points of the Albanian tourist industry is the local cuisine, a tempting blend of Greek and Turkish influences. According to the Bank of Albania, the tourism industry attracted in 170 million Euros in revenue in 2007, making it a major engine of national economic growth. Albania’s economic growth during 2007 was around 6% and in the same year, the government approved a fiscal package which ticks all the right boxes for investors. It included a flat rate of 10% on personal income tax, corporate tax and capital gains tax, no VAT on property purchases with foreigners allowed to own 100% of Albanian companies. In addition, the country has some of the cheapest property prices in Europe, with annual price growth of around 30% year-on-year in the capital – Tirana and coastal regions, indicating all the right ingredients of a newly emerging property market on the cusp of a boom.

New beachfront developments are being introduced with prices as low as 675 Euros/m2 in Vlora City. Also new beachfront development in Shengjin for as low as 29,750 Euros.

Independent lawyers available to help the clients with their dream purchase in Albania.

 The Baghdad Municipality is to build three major housing projects in the capital’s outskirts for low-income families.

 The projects, work on which is to start soon, will include 395,000 housing units and will be sold to low-income families at reduced prices, according to Hakeem Abedzahra, the municipality’s spokesman.

 The first project of 65,000 housing units will cover the once sprawling al-Rashid military camp. A U.A.E. firm has won the contract for its construction, Abedzahra said.

He said Baghdad will soon become the scene of what he described as “a flurry of construction” that will employ tens of thousands of people.

The housing project at al-Rashid camp will include a medical city as well as sports facilities, he said.

The second project will be built close to the low-income township of Sadr City and will involve 75,000 housing units.

“More than 50 foreign firms offered bids to execute this project and we have now settled on eight of them,” Abedzahra said without elaborating.

 He said work on Sadr City project was also to start soon.

The third project will be close to Ghazaliya neighborhood with 35,000 housing units, Abedzahra added.

The remainder, 220,000 housing units, will be built in outlying areas of the capital Baghdad, he said.

“This is a massive housing investment through which Baghdad will witness a major flurry of construction. Besides houses and flats there will hospitals, amenities, annexes and sports cities,” Abedzahra said.

Baghdad holds so much potential for a great future – Iraq is the investment hotspot of the future. Fact!