Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you know that with a few simple steps you can save on your daily consumption of electricity, gas, and water as well as on your monthly utility bill? The country faces considerable difficulties due to the scarcity of energy, but promoting better awareness of these issues can contribute to the betterment of the whole nation. Bangladesh, a densely populated country that is home to about 161 million people, has been facing countless difficulties in meeting the huge demand for energy. You can easily practice the following easy energy-saving techniques wherever you are – either at home or in the office – to lower your daily rate of consumption. First: look at your lifestyle at home We always tend to leave our television, computer, oven and other electronic devices on standby mode when we leave the house. But, do you know that this can increase your electricity consumption by up…

Reading Time: 2 minutes The advantages of being independent is balanced by the difficulties in getting a loan when you are self-employed in Bangladesh. Here are a few tips to give you an idea of how you can get a housing loan even if you are self-employed. The obvious first step is to maintain a steady flow of income. Secondly, organized financial planning will allow you to prepare your income tax and all necessary vouchers and receipts that prove you are a regular tax-paying citizen. Different types of self-employment call for specific requirements. Normally in Bangladesh, the following types of individuals are expected to meet the following criteria. Business owners An easy way to add weight to a loan application for a self-employed individual is to have their own trade license for their business. Individuals are expected to show a copy of the permit of their business and financial statements of their business, and…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Gardening can relax your mind and is a very soothing way to spend leisure time. If you do not have a backyard garden space, you could very well turn your balcony into one. This week, Bproperty gives an overview of the essentials to help you make the most of your balcony. Speaking of space, it is perhaps the most important factor to take into account. So measure your balcony to calculate how much of the space you can turn into a garden, and what the garden’s purpose will be: decorative, or to grow necessary herbs and vegetables? While the latter requires more space and complex maintenance, decorative gardening is simpler and aesthetically pleasing. It is important to make sure your garden balcony has the most essential criterion covered. Light: Keep in mind how much light or shade your balcony receives. It can help decide what kind of plants and flowers…

Reading Time: < 1 minute A nightmare of many homeowners is to discover that their dream house has major flaws right after signing the contract. This can happen right after moving in, or during the handover process. This week, Lamudi Sri Lanka has gathered helpful tips to guide you through the process. Q. How can I get the builders to fix the problems? This issue is more common than you think. The best way to address this problem, however, is to take a very diplomatic stand and try to talk with the previous owners or the builder to fix the problem. However, in circumstances where the sale process is complete and you have failed to inspect the problems in the house during this period, the builders or developers may not comply with your request since it may be your responsibility. What kind of relationship you have with the developer is also another playing factor. A…