The Contract For SaleBuying a property in NSW is quite complicated and the basis of every land purchase is the Contract For Sale.The NSW law is such that a transfer of land must be evidenced in writing which means that land cannot be bought or sold by way of verbal agreement. There must be a written agreement.Also, before being able to advertise and market a residential property for Sale a complete Contract For Sale is required. This rule applies even if you are selling the property privately, without a real estate agent.If you are considering the purchase of a residential property make sure you ask for a copy of the Contract For Sale as it will provide you with a lot of information in relation to the property.The definition of ‘residential property’ is set out in Section 66Q of the Conveyancing Act 1919 as land on which are situated (or in the course of construction) not more than 2 places of residence, and no other improvements, or2. vacant land on which the construction of a single place of residence alone is not prohibited by law, or3. a lot or lots (including a proposed lot or lots) under the Strata Schemes Freehold Development Act1973 or the Strata Schemes (Leasehold) Development Act 1986, comprising not more than one place of residence alone, whether constructed or in the course of construction, and including any place used or designed for use for a purpose ancillary to the place of residence.Residential property does not however include:(a) land or a lot that is used wholly for non-residential purposes, or(b) land that is more than 2.5 hectares in area (or such other area as may be prescribed).This means that:a property over 2.5 hectares in size,a property with more than two residences on it, ora commercial propertycan be advertised and marketed without a Contract For Sale.With non-residential property you may not actually get to see the Contract until all the terms are agreed.In this Article I will set out some tips on what to look for in the NSW Contract For Sale (based on the Law Society 2005 Edition version), which is most commonly used.What Is In The Contract of Sale?The Front PageThe Front Page will set out some very important particulars such as:Who the Real Estate Agent is, if there is one?It is important to check that the Real Estate Agent selling you the Property is the one named on the front page, or a special condition in the Contract may make you liable to pay Commission to the Agent on the Front Page.This could be very costlyWho the Seller and their Solicitor is?Check that the Seller’s details are exactly the same as the details set out in the First Schedule of the Title Search, which will be contained in the Contract For Sale.The Completion DateThis tells you how long you have from signing the Contract and paying the Deposit until you have to pay the balance of the purchase price.Make sure that this period is realistic as a special condition in the Contract will make you liable to pay penalties and interest if you do not Settle (complete the Contract) on the Completion date.The address of the Property and what its legal title reference is.Check that the Title Search and other documents in the Contract all have the same title reference numbers on them and relate to the Property that you are buying.Whether the Property will be vacant or have a Tenant in it at Settlement?Be careful that you are happy to have a Tenant in the Property at Settlement if the “Subject to existing tenancies’ box is ticked as this means that the Tenancy will pass to you.If you do not want to have the Tenant in the property at the time of Settlement make sure you tick the ‘vacant possession’ box before signing the Contract.ImprovementsMake sure that the box for each Improvement contained in the purchase is ticked or you may not get the Improvement at Settlement.InclusionsMake sure that the box for each Inclusion contained in the purchase is ticked as if it is not there is no obligation on the Seller to leave the item at Settlement.ExclusionsMake sure that there are no Exclusions that you are not aware of.The Purchaser’s details and his/her Solicitor if they have one will be shown.If you are buying the Property with someone else in unequal shares make sure that the different shares are shown here.The Price, Deposit and balance to be paid at Settlement will be shown.If you are not paying 10% of the Purchase Price as the Deposit make sure that this is clearly stated here, or you will be in breach of the Contract if you do not pay the full 10%.Signatures and Exchange of ContractsThe Purchaser will sign one copy of the Contract and the Seller will sign another copy of the Contract.The Contracts are then Exchanged and the Seller (or his/her Solicitor) gets the copy signed by the Purchaser and the Purchaser (or his/her Solicitor) gets the copy signed by the Seller.If there is a “Cooling Off” period (ie. a period (usually 5 business days) during which the Purchaser can change his/her mind and only lose 0.25% of the purchase price this will start to run from the date of Exchange).Tenancy – Joint Tenants / Tenants In Common, Tenants in Unequal SharesIf you are purchasing the Property with someone else make sure you consider what is to happen to share of the Property upon your death. This is affected by the Tenancy arrangements under which you purchase.Put simply:If you will own the Property in equal shares with another party and want the other party to automatically get your share of the Property should you die, tick the ‘Joint Tenants’ box. This means that your share of the Property will go to the other owner regardless of what your Will might say;2. If you will own the Property in equal shares with another party but do not want the other party to automatically get your share of the Property should you die, tick the ‘Tenants In Common’ box. This means that your share of the Property will be distributed in accordance with your Will and will not automatically go to the other owner;3. If you will not own the Property in equal shares with another party tick the ‘In unequal shares’ box and make sure that you reflect the different shares where you write the Purchasers name eg. John Smith in a 60/100 share and Jane Smith in a 40/100 share.Land Tax Check whether the Land Tax box is marked “yes”.If it is you will have to contribute towards any Land Tax payable by the Vendor for the Property for that year.The Land Tax year runs from 1 January to 31 December.GST Check whether the Taxable Supply Box is markedIf it is make sure the GST is included in the Purchase Price and that you do not have to pay an additional 10%.Page 2 of ContractThis Page will:give you details of the Strata Manager if the Property is a Strata Property; andList all the documents included in the ContractDocuments That Will Be Included In The ContractThe following Documents will be included in the Contract:Standard Contract Pages 1-12Special ConditionsRead these carefully as they often amend the Clauses in the Standard PagesTitle SearchThis shows you:Who owns the Property;Whether there are any affectations eg. Easements, Restrictions on Use, Covenants, Rights of WayCopies of the affectations eg. Easements, Restrictions on Use, Covenants, Rights of Way shown on the Title SearchA Deposited Plan which shows the location of this Property in relation to the surrounding properties;A Certificate under Section 149 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, from Council, which shows the zoning of the land and information relating to the land such as road widening, heritage listing, flood affectation.This is important as it may affect your building plans.A Drainage Diagram from the Water Authority or Council which shows where the sewer runs in relation to the Property.A copy of the Residential Tenancy Agreement if the Property is leased.A copy of the Home Building Warranty Insurance for the Property if the home or any renovations are under 6 years old.Purpose of ContractYou will be able to obtain a lot of information in relation to the Property by reading the Contract.It will set out exactly what you are buying and give a lot of information in relation to what development you can undertake on the Property.Exchange of ContractsThe time that Contracts are Exchange is of paramount importance in the purchase process as regardless of the verbal negotiations that have taken place neither party (ie. buyer or seller) is legally bound to proceed until signed copies of the Contract are Exchanged.The buyers of residential property often have a Cooling-off period of 5 working days after Exchange of contracts during which they can change their mind withdraw from the sale. They will, however, forfeit the 0.25% Deposit that they paid at the time Contracts were Exchanged.If the Contract does not allow for a Cooling off period a Notice under Section 66W of the Conveyancing Act 1919 will be required to be prepared by a Solicitor indicating that the Buyer knows that there is no Cooling-off and that he/she will be bound as soon as they sign the Contract and pay the agreed Deposit (usually 10% of the Purchase Price).There is never a Cooling-off period when Properties are purchased at Auction.
Make Finding a Property Management Company Easier on Yourself by Asking the Right Questions – Part 2
This is part 2 of a 4 part series where we have outlined important questions to ask a property management company before hiring them.Series 1 Companies Credentials
Series 2 Property Management Services
Series 3 Property Management Fees
Series 4 Tenant Screening ProcessProperty management companies come in all sizes, capabilities and expertise. Just because one works for one investor does not necessarily mean they will work for you. Below we have outlined some important questions to ask a company during your initial interview process regarding services they provide. Their answers to these questions will give insight into their business capabilities and can provide you with an understanding of the type of services they offer which are important to you.Series 2 – Property Management ServicesProperties they manage – Property management companies are as different as car dealerships are to each other. For example, a Mercedes dealership will have the best inventory and the most knowledge of the latest selection of new Mercedes. You could visit the Toyota dealership in your neighborhood, but chances are you will not find what you are looking for. Of course, they would love your business and will try and talk you into why a Toyota is a better fit for you than a Mercedes.Same with a property manager, they are not created equal when it comes down to their property portfolios. You need to ask what types of property they manage and make sure your type of property is one they manage. If you own a single family home, a company that manages mostly large apartment buildings or commercial property would not be a good match. In this case, your best match would be a company that has a minimum 50% or greater of single family homes in their rental pool.Some companies manage all types of investment properties…single family homes, apartments, commercial and community associations, but chances are they hold a specialty in one or two areas.Inspections – A thorough property inspection should never be overlooked by a property management company. A property inspection needs to be conducted upon tenant move-in and at move-out. A property inspection can range from drive-bys, a walk-through or a video inspection. If disagreements arise between tenant and manager as to items missing or damaged, actual documentation from the move-in inspection and pictures of before and after hold validity versus a verbal agreement.A video inspection of the interior as well as the exterior of property is the best option. Still pictures are good, but sometimes do not capture all areas of property. The video will not only capture all areas, but is easily interpreted and validated as the subject property. A signed checklist at move-in from tenant validates that tenant concurs with the inspection findings.Maintenance – When it comes time to performing maintenance or repair work to their rental properties some property management companies have their own in-house maintenance personnel. These are usually employees of the company and are paid a salary through the company. The costs or hourly rate of any maintenance or repair work that is required will be dictated by the management company itself.On the other hand, the management company may decide to outsource all or some maintenance work to outside vendors. These vendors could range from a handyman, specialized tradesman such as a plumber or a large facility that performs all types of maintenance work.There are pros and cons to both and I do not advocate one over the other but will outline a few points of interest:In-house MaintenancePros:
- More readily available, since they work within the management company
- Direct communication with management company and their policies
- More intimate with property…they are the “one” contact and know the history of your propertyCons:
- May be more of a “jack of all trades” versus being specialized in a certain field and having the appropriate licenses
- May not be as determined to perform or finish maintenance work in a timely manner as he/she is not being paid based on the job. Whether he/she finishes in 2 hours or 8 hours, its all the same.
- If in-house maintenance crew is not available, either the repair work waits or the company will need to search for a outside vendor on short noticeOutsourcing MaintenancePros:
- This allows the property management company the luxury of competitive bidding among vendors, which could equate to lower costs
- Vendors will be eager to sign contracts with a property management company that can bring stable business to them, and as a result will most likely perform quality work in a timely manner
- Most vendors will be specialized tradesman carrying all required licenses, insurance and being bondedCons:
- Some property management companies will add a surcharge or mark-up above the actual cost of any repair work to cover their time in acquiring these bids.
- If work was not completed properly, it may be difficult to get the vendor back on the job.Another option is coordinating all maintenance work yourself. This may work for you if you have reliable contractors you have work with and are dependable. You can probably save yourself some money but this will involve a bit of your time on your part.Accounting – Most full service property management company will offer as a customary service some type of accounting procedure. This usually comes in the form of a monthly paper statement itemizing all income and expenses funneled through the management company on your property for that particular month. It will show rental income and any expenses such as management fees, repair costs, lawn care service, advertising charges, lease renewal fees and possibly utility charges. The monies owed the owner also referred to as the net amount should be clearly spelled out on this statement. The monthly statements are usually mailed every month to the owner along with a deposit check for the net amount. You should also be provided with a end year statement along with a 1099 for tax purposes.With the advancement of online technology many management companies are now offering their owners the ability to view and print their monthly statements via the company’s’ website or online portal. These portals have the ability to store other documents such as the management contract, vendor invoices, pictures of property, inspection reports etc…all at your fingertips.Another great advantage of working with a savvy property management company is their ability to setup automatic deposit of your monthly checks. No more waiting for the postal service, your deposit checks can be deposited directly into your bank account. Chances are they will also have the ability to setup automatic debit of tenants rent from either a checking account or credit card.
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What Is A Home Based Travel Agent?
Many people are unclear about the travel industry. Travel agents are often thought to be the same as real estate agents. Becoming a travel agent or more specifically a home based travel agent is an exciting career change or retirement option. Some people do it full time while many do it as a part time business.A travel agent books travel for customers and is paid by suppliers a commission on the booking. For bookings that suppliers do not pay a commission on, a travel agent also can charge the client a service fee for his/her time. An example is if you were to book a hotel for a client, the hotel would then send a check to the agency after the client checked out. Most hotels pay 10% of the price of the hotel before taxes and fees. A $100 per night hotel reservation would mean $10 a night for the travel agent who made the booking. This hotel would cost the same whether the customer uses a travel agent or books through the hotel directly. In many cases the travel agent can get a better price. It costs the customer nothing to use the travel agent unless the travel agent charges service fees.Can anyone do this? In order to work with suppliers, you must have an account set up with the supplier. Most require an agency to hold an IATAN, CLIA or ARC number. IATAN stands for International Airlines Travel Agent Network. CLIA stands for Cruise Lines International Association. ARC stands for Airline Reporting Corporation. Each of these memberships requires different things including sales, money in the bank, experience or training in the industry, and membership fees. Many will require Errors and Omissions insurance of $1,000,000 or more.For the average travel agent, membership is not a possibility with some organizations so the agent will team up with an agency and work as an independent agent or outside agent. There are also advantages of working with an agency because most travel agents cannot make enough in sales with a particular supplier to obtain higher commission levels and bonuses. Working with an agency with many agents can increase the commission percentages the agent gets because of the joint sales of all the agents at the agency. Support is also a very important aspect of being a successful agent. Agents who do not work with others tend to feel more isolated and have to learn to do it all solo. Since no agent can have the experience of being everywhere in the world or staying at every hotel or resort, having others that you can get advice from is really helpful.The future of travel agencies is always questioned. The truth is the industry has changed in many ways. Some changes were for the better, some for the worse. Many airlines have cut commissions for travel agents. However, there are many other suppliers who are paying travel agents more than they were ten years ago. Cruises used to be booked by only the rich and now people in every income book cruises. Each year more and more people go on cruises. Most people say they want to go on a cruise at least once and many who go on their first come home to want to book another.You can earn commission on many travel reservations.
Hotels
Rental Cars
Tour Packages
Cruises
Some airline tickets
International airline tickets
Travel insurance
Ground transportation including limos
Attraction tickets
Train tickets
People all need travel arrangements at some point in time. Those who take road trips need hotel reservations. Those who need to travel for business need airline tickets, rental cars, and hotel reservations. Families want to experience vacations with their loved ones. People visit family and relatives. Most people who win money say they are going to spend it to take a nice vacation. Newly married couples go on honeymoons. You are not selling something that is hard to sell. People contact you for help, you are not calling them or approaching them trying to sell them something they don’t want.Educating the public is the main thing any travel agent must do. Most people put travel agents into the same category as real estate agents. They believe it costs additional to use a travel agent. This is untrue. In many cases a travel agent can get a better price than the general public through the suppliers who work only with travel agents. Many people do not know all the options for booking a vacation. A good travel agent does. Once people are educated on how a travel agent gets paid, they are more willing to work with travel agents. If a person knows that if he or she let you book a hotel and it will cost the same price regardless, she or he will work with you. It is important to let people know how you can help them save time and money on their travel arrangements.So how do you get into the industry? Many people think they must go to school or become certified. This is not true. You can get into the industry and begin training. I don’t recommend anyone spend thousands on a travel school until he or she knows this is a career that he or she will really want to pursue. The truth is you do not have to spend thousands to get trained. There are many courses free to travel agents from suppliers. There are also organizations such as ICTA (Institute of Certified Travel Agents) who offer courses as you get more years experience in the industry. CLIA also offers courses. There are some agencies that will offer training. Even if you decide this is a career you would like to pursue, you do not need to spend thousands to become an educated and competent travel agent. There are many courses you can take with suppliers and organizations to get a better education in travel. I truly believe a hands’ on approach is the best way to become a better travel agent. Learning to work with suppliers and how to find the information your clients need is an important part of becoming a good travel agent.How can you find an agency to work with? There are a few organizations dedicated to independent travel agents. NACTA and OSSN are the top organizations. NACTA stands for National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents. OSSN stands for Outside Sales Support Network. You can also search online for home-based travel agent programs. I would never recommend anyone spending a lot of money to start this business. It is key to first try and see if it is something you would really want to do and get training before you invest too much money into it. Get involved in the industry first and see if it is really a career that is best for you.Jennifer Dugan CTAOwner of Dugan’s TravelsTravel agent since 1993[http://www.duganstravels.com]Copyright 2004 Jennifer Dugan
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Purchasing A Property In NSW – The Contract For Sale Document
The Contract For SaleBuying a property in NSW is quite complicated and the basis of every land purchase is the Contract For Sale.The NSW law is such that a transfer of land must be evidenced in writing which means that land cannot be bought or sold by way of verbal agreement. There must be a written agreement.Also, before being able to advertise and market a residential property for Sale a complete Contract For Sale is required. This rule applies even if you are selling the property privately, without a real estate agent.If you are considering the purchase of a residential property make sure you ask for a copy of the Contract For Sale as it will provide you with a lot of information in relation to the property.The definition of ‘residential property’ is set out in Section 66Q of the Conveyancing Act 1919 as land on which are situated (or in the course of construction) not more than 2 places of residence, and no other improvements, or2. vacant land on which the construction of a single place of residence alone is not prohibited by law, or3. a lot or lots (including a proposed lot or lots) under the Strata Schemes Freehold Development Act1973 or the Strata Schemes (Leasehold) Development Act 1986, comprising not more than one place of residence alone, whether constructed or in the course of construction, and including any place used or designed for use for a purpose ancillary to the place of residence.Residential property does not however include:(a) land or a lot that is used wholly for non-residential purposes, or(b) land that is more than 2.5 hectares in area (or such other area as may be prescribed).This means that:a property over 2.5 hectares in size,a property with more than two residences on it, ora commercial propertycan be advertised and marketed without a Contract For Sale.With non-residential property you may not actually get to see the Contract until all the terms are agreed.In this Article I will set out some tips on what to look for in the NSW Contract For Sale (based on the Law Society 2005 Edition version), which is most commonly used.What Is In The Contract of Sale?The Front PageThe Front Page will set out some very important particulars such as:Who the Real Estate Agent is, if there is one?It is important to check that the Real Estate Agent selling you the Property is the one named on the front page, or a special condition in the Contract may make you liable to pay Commission to the Agent on the Front Page.This could be very costlyWho the Seller and their Solicitor is?Check that the Seller’s details are exactly the same as the details set out in the First Schedule of the Title Search, which will be contained in the Contract For Sale.The Completion DateThis tells you how long you have from signing the Contract and paying the Deposit until you have to pay the balance of the purchase price.Make sure that this period is realistic as a special condition in the Contract will make you liable to pay penalties and interest if you do not Settle (complete the Contract) on the Completion date.The address of the Property and what its legal title reference is.Check that the Title Search and other documents in the Contract all have the same title reference numbers on them and relate to the Property that you are buying.Whether the Property will be vacant or have a Tenant in it at Settlement?Be careful that you are happy to have a Tenant in the Property at Settlement if the “Subject to existing tenancies’ box is ticked as this means that the Tenancy will pass to you.If you do not want to have the Tenant in the property at the time of Settlement make sure you tick the ‘vacant possession’ box before signing the Contract.ImprovementsMake sure that the box for each Improvement contained in the purchase is ticked or you may not get the Improvement at Settlement.InclusionsMake sure that the box for each Inclusion contained in the purchase is ticked as if it is not there is no obligation on the Seller to leave the item at Settlement.ExclusionsMake sure that there are no Exclusions that you are not aware of.The Purchaser’s details and his/her Solicitor if they have one will be shown.If you are buying the Property with someone else in unequal shares make sure that the different shares are shown here.The Price, Deposit and balance to be paid at Settlement will be shown.If you are not paying 10% of the Purchase Price as the Deposit make sure that this is clearly stated here, or you will be in breach of the Contract if you do not pay the full 10%.Signatures and Exchange of ContractsThe Purchaser will sign one copy of the Contract and the Seller will sign another copy of the Contract.The Contracts are then Exchanged and the Seller (or his/her Solicitor) gets the copy signed by the Purchaser and the Purchaser (or his/her Solicitor) gets the copy signed by the Seller.If there is a “Cooling Off” period (ie. a period (usually 5 business days) during which the Purchaser can change his/her mind and only lose 0.25% of the purchase price this will start to run from the date of Exchange).Tenancy – Joint Tenants / Tenants In Common, Tenants in Unequal SharesIf you are purchasing the Property with someone else make sure you consider what is to happen to share of the Property upon your death. This is affected by the Tenancy arrangements under which you purchase.Put simply:If you will own the Property in equal shares with another party and want the other party to automatically get your share of the Property should you die, tick the ‘Joint Tenants’ box. This means that your share of the Property will go to the other owner regardless of what your Will might say;2. If you will own the Property in equal shares with another party but do not want the other party to automatically get your share of the Property should you die, tick the ‘Tenants In Common’ box. This means that your share of the Property will be distributed in accordance with your Will and will not automatically go to the other owner;3. If you will not own the Property in equal shares with another party tick the ‘In unequal shares’ box and make sure that you reflect the different shares where you write the Purchasers name eg. John Smith in a 60/100 share and Jane Smith in a 40/100 share.Land Tax Check whether the Land Tax box is marked “yes”.If it is you will have to contribute towards any Land Tax payable by the Vendor for the Property for that year.The Land Tax year runs from 1 January to 31 December.GST Check whether the Taxable Supply Box is markedIf it is make sure the GST is included in the Purchase Price and that you do not have to pay an additional 10%.Page 2 of ContractThis Page will:give you details of the Strata Manager if the Property is a Strata Property; andList all the documents included in the ContractDocuments That Will Be Included In The ContractThe following Documents will be included in the Contract:Standard Contract Pages 1-12Special ConditionsRead these carefully as they often amend the Clauses in the Standard PagesTitle SearchThis shows you:Who owns the Property;Whether there are any affectations eg. Easements, Restrictions on Use, Covenants, Rights of WayCopies of the affectations eg. Easements, Restrictions on Use, Covenants, Rights of Way shown on the Title SearchA Deposited Plan which shows the location of this Property in relation to the surrounding properties;A Certificate under Section 149 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, from Council, which shows the zoning of the land and information relating to the land such as road widening, heritage listing, flood affectation.This is important as it may affect your building plans.A Drainage Diagram from the Water Authority or Council which shows where the sewer runs in relation to the Property.A copy of the Residential Tenancy Agreement if the Property is leased.A copy of the Home Building Warranty Insurance for the Property if the home or any renovations are under 6 years old.Purpose of ContractYou will be able to obtain a lot of information in relation to the Property by reading the Contract.It will set out exactly what you are buying and give a lot of information in relation to what development you can undertake on the Property.Exchange of ContractsThe time that Contracts are Exchange is of paramount importance in the purchase process as regardless of the verbal negotiations that have taken place neither party (ie. buyer or seller) is legally bound to proceed until signed copies of the Contract are Exchanged.The buyers of residential property often have a Cooling-off period of 5 working days after Exchange of contracts during which they can change their mind withdraw from the sale. They will, however, forfeit the 0.25% Deposit that they paid at the time Contracts were Exchanged.If the Contract does not allow for a Cooling off period a Notice under Section 66W of the Conveyancing Act 1919 will be required to be prepared by a Solicitor indicating that the Buyer knows that there is no Cooling-off and that he/she will be bound as soon as they sign the Contract and pay the agreed Deposit (usually 10% of the Purchase Price).There is never a Cooling-off period when Properties are purchased at Auction.
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Keep These 5 Rules in Mind for Successful Commercial Designing
Who doesn’t want an excellent commercial design? Excellent commercial design is important to maintain the reputation and brand image of the company. As it is said, the first impression is the last impression, a good impression always attracts potential customers. It’s obvious no one would ever love to walk in a congested environment with bad lighting.
Bad design and interiors deteriorate the productivity of the employees. It can be a confusing task when planning a commercial designing project for the first time, hiring expert Commercial Architects Melbourne can be the best option to know about the latest trends and perfect matching designs.
This blog is about some basic rules to consider for making the commercial project successful.
Keep structures versatile
When it comes to transforming any commercial space, focusing on convertibility and keeping office interior decor versatile can be the best option. It can be done by implementing a versatile structure to spaces such as cafeterias, offices, and many more. Everyone gives preference to comfort hence, focusing on spatial and versatile design will help to complete commercial designing projects in an optimal way.
Consider the latest technology implementations
Technology plays a supportive role to enhance the commercial designing project. Moving forward with the latest technology is important to execute any business smoothly because technologies make the work much easier and comfortable for the employee as well as organizations. Implementing centralized and decentralized digital control is much needed in any commercial design.
Keep office aesthetics updated
Good aesthetics and interiors impact the overall representation of the office and make the place functional and attractive. Hire a reputed designer for modern décor and furniture ideas. Hiring a designer reduces half of the project stress and helps to meet the contemporary fashion and latest trends. They can help to choose the perfect theme that blends well with the office decor, atmosphere, and colour.
Provide personalized space to prevent congestion
Majority of customer prefers personalized space such as different seating to seat comfortably and do the personal work. Personalized space is one of the crucial factors for customer-based service offices such as hotels and cafeterias to provide an ambient and comfortable place.
Always keep safety first
Safety is the central feature of every construction and designing project. Hence, it’s the high-priority factor to keep the aesthetic and functional safety at the working place. It can be compromised for interior decoration and design purposes but it’s not at all affordable to compromise for safety purposes.
Following the above useful ideas can easily help in the successful completion of a commercial designing project in a safe and pleasing way. In today’s, modern construction, reliability, and comfort is also an equally important factor.
Final words,
It’s important to hire the experienced Building designer Melbourne to make the commercial designing project worthy. Hope the above rules helped you to scale up your interior designing projects with a better outcome. Follow the above tips for any renovation or remodelling project and surely you will get award-winning and achieve a better office experience.
How Long Should A Laptop Battery Last And How To Increase the Battery Life
No matter how expensive your laptop is, its battery won’t last more than four years. According to experts, a new laptop battery gives you as many as 1,000 cycles. In other words, you can charge and recharge the battery up to 1000 times. However, many factors play their role to increase or decrease the lifespan of a laptop battery. For instance, the material used for producing the battery substance. So, if you want to ensure that your battery stands the test of time, given below are some of the tips that can help.
1. Install a good battery monitor
If you are looking for an alternative, you can choose from tons of third-party utilities. Basically, the software programs help you monitor your laptop battery. These programs have no compatibility issues with any type of laptop.
Using these tools, you can find out which programs are using most of the battery power. You can then close the unwanted programs to save battery power.
2. Install maintenance apps
You can use some manufacturer-recommended maintenance tools for maintaining your laptop battery. Based on the type of your battery, you will receive different suggestions. Apart from this, your operating system will come with a built-in utility that can help you keep an eye on your battery condition.
3. Maintain your device temperature
You should try your level best to ensure your laptop maintains its temperature. In summer, electronic devices tend to heat up, which negatively impacts the life of the battery packs.
Therefore, you should make sure that there is a little bit of space between the bottom of the device and the table you have placed your device on. Besides, the ventilation system of your device should be working properly. For this purpose, regular cleaning of your device is quite important.
4. Don’t use maximum brightness
When your screen brightness is at maximum level, your device will use the maximum power. So, turning down the brightness is the first thing you can do to save power. Also, it is not a good idea to keep the brightness at max level as it can have a negative impact on your eyesight.
So, by following these simple tips, it will be easier for you to extend the life of your laptop battery.
5. Change the power-saving settings
Before you do anything, go into the power options of your laptop. If you are using Windows operating system, you can go to the control panel to access the power options. The control panel can be accessed from the Start Menu.
Some users have MacOS. If you are one of them, you need to access Energy Saver, which is found in the System Preferences. If these values are set to default, your computer will use the least amount of power.
So, what you need to do is make small changes to the settings so that you achieve a balance between power and performance. For best performance, there is always the choice to connect your device to the AC outlet.
The Best Ways I’ve Found To Make Money Online From Home
Have you been looking for a way to make money online without having to know much of the internet stuff? Wanting to work at home but don’t know how to do it? Here is the key gem: Between all the tricks on joining the craft beer movement, opening a gallery or being a tour operator, you will find clever advice that anybody can apply to make money online quickly.
The most basic way to make money online is through affiliate marketing. It is really easy. Basically you set up an ad for someone she is selling something and when they click through and buy it, you make money! Simple enough if you have no technical skill at all. Here are some simple tips on how to earn using affiliate marketing:
Drop-shipping is one of the most useful methods. You select a product in which you believe there is a demand and then drop-ship it to your customers in small quantities. You make money from the difference between what the stock costs and what you sell it for. For this method, it is important to note that you may need to make space for your inventory on your premises or perhaps wait until you have a build of an inventory before you can start drop-shipping; but the advantages make it a good choice for those seeking to make money online from their spare time.
Paid surveys are a great way to earn some extra cash. These can be accessed easily and there are many sites where you can get paid from spending your spare time. There is one site, though, which is said to pay $200 a week for twelve weeks straight – you can’t beat that kind of money making potential. With paid surveys, it is important to note that the sites are generally scams, and that you need to do some research to ensure you are making good money making opportunities.
Finally, a passive income generating method that can bring in money on autopilot is eToro’s Forex trading. This works by allowing you to invest on a demo account and earn money from the performance of the currencies being exchanged. The best thing about this system is that it allows you to do virtually anything and still see profits coming in. eToro has an average starting price of less than $50 and can generate an income of five figures in just a few months.
These are the best things I have found for making money online from your home. Though none of them are as good as, say, a paid-online course, they are much more affordable and can provide a valuable education to start earning money immediately online. With just a little research, you should be able to find a legitimate opportunity to get paid to learn the basics of making money in the currency markets. This is a truly remarkable opportunity.
Finding the Best Business Idea For Your Home Based Business
How many home based business opportunities are available to you? If you want to make money online at home, you really have many options to choose from. The big question is – which one will give you the biggest chance of success? Is there a ‘one size fits all’ answer? The simple truth is that not every opportunity is right for everyone, and not every opportunity will bring you the greatest amount of profit.
So, what are some home business ideas that can make money online for you? The quick and dirty answer is: the one that best suits your particular set of needs. Make a list of your priorities, including a high income; a low-risk schedule; freedom; flexibility; work-life balance; independence; something in your range of skills and expertise; and interesting work that you have an interest in… You can take this list with you and talk to people who are working from home on the same things that you would be considering. Chances are that you will find some great niches that fit your standards and your desires.
But what if you want to get started right away? It’s easy to think that you can jump into a new business idea and be successful immediately, but this often isn’t the case. It takes many different things to make sure that you will be able to get through the hurdles and actually make it to a point where you are seeing profit. If you don’t work at it slowly, you will be setting yourself up for failure. Here’s the lowdown on some different things that you should consider as you create your own business idea:
First, you need to think about what you have to offer. If you don’t have any ideas as to what to do as a freelance writer, a lowdown on finding a niche is very important. Many beginners go into this completely clueless. But if you know that you have a skill that others are desperately seeking, you may be able to provide them with the service they are looking for without having to spend much time building up a website or getting traffic to it.
Another thing to consider is what kinds of products or services would best fit a niche that you would like to get started in. In this case, the lowdown on finding the best business idea for you would include taking a look at what you love to do and what you can offer others. If writing is not your strongest point, but you love to get creative, consider freelance data entry. Freelance data entry does not require a lot of startup capital, but you still need to have the skills that will allow you to be successful in this area. The best lowdown on finding the best business idea for you is to simply start looking at what you like to do and what you can offer others.
There are many other areas of freelance writing that you can explore in order to make the most out of your home based online business. Freelance writers are in high demand online. If you have the skills that are needed to do well in this field, there is no reason that you should not be able to find a great home-based online business that will give you the income that you want.
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Earn Money Writing From Home And Never Run Out of Ideas
Is it your dream to work from home as a writer and earn money from everything you write? That was my dream for years, and 20 years ago it became my reality.
One of the hardest things at first was to come up with ideas of what to write about. I started by doing freelance writing and I also set up my own website and I wanted to write and publish books. It was all a great plan, but it meant coming up with thousands of ideas.
At first I didn’t think it was possible, but it turned out that not only was it possible to come up with endless ideas for writing, but I ended up with notebooks full of ideas because I had more than I could ever use at once.
And I’ll tell you 3 things that helped.
1. I write fast. Once I’m into writing an addictive story or an interesting article – or series of articles, I get into a writing ‘flow’ and can write for hours. I never stop and second-guess myself. I just keep writing because fast writers are mega producers and never have time for writers’ block.
2. The more I write and the faster I write, the more writing ideas I have. Productive writers always get an abundance of ideas as they write. When I’m immersed in my writing, my creative mind goes into hyper-drive. Even if I started with only one or two ideas, once I sit down and start writing the ideas start flowing. And it doesn’t matter what I write. Even if I’m journaling or copying out someone else’s writing by hand (just for practice), it inspires ideas.
3. I love to write. Most days I’m excited and motivated to sit down and write. I hurry through other chores I have to do so that I can get to my desk and write.
At first, being a writer was hard because it’s not easy to work from home with no boss, no set hours and too many distractions. But once I got a writing routine, I found that once I sat my backside in my chair and started writing, it was easy to ignore everything and motivation arrived and kept me going.
So if you find yourself longing to write but stuck for ideas, just sit down and start writing. Write anything even if it’s just nursery rhymes you were taught as a kid, or open a book and start handwriting it out.
And if you’re like me you’ll find that even on days when you think you don’t feel like writing and the ideas just won’t come, sit down and write anyway, and before you know it you’ll be overloaded with ideas.
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