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Tips March 9, 2019

How to Go Paperless

Reading Time: 5 minutes Nowadays, more companies are trying to go paperless. As we try to be more environmentally conscious, we should take the matter of paper usage into consideration. Approximately, 2.47 million trees are cut down everyday for producing paper. Going paperless is not only environmentally friendly, it has a lot of perks as well. However, it’s not as easy as it sounds. The process will take on gradually and you might even run out of patience, but think about the impact you’ll be making on your local landfill. Below is a list of habits that will tell you how to go paperless. Work on the cloud Thanks to the existence of technology, now you can create, store and share every kind of document on the cloud. Almost everything has a mobile version now, starting from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Your work will be stored there and it will be easy to share…

Tips March 8, 2019

5 Red Flags to Help You Identify a Bad Tenant

Reading Time: 4 minutes A bad tenant is every landlord’s worst nightmare. Building or buying property is a significant investment, so handing it off to an irresponsible tenant to live in or use is the last thing the owner would want. Unfortunately, not every egg in the basket is always good, and in a city where residents prefer to live in rental apartments, you are bound to encounter a few bad ones. But if you are perceptive, you can identify a bad tenant. All you need to do is look out for are these warning signs of bad tenants during the initial meeting. Inconsistent Employment Employment history is a good indicator of the potential tenant’s commitment and accountability. If a person has trouble holding onto a job for a long period, that’s a major red flag. It’s not about whether or not the tenant can pay their rent on time; rather it indicates their…

Tips March 7, 2019

Home Buying Tips for Newlyweds

Reading Time: 4 minutes Buying a housing property is one of the first and biggest investments you will ever make. When you’re starting a new phase with your significant other, as exciting as it can be, there will be things you need to talk about and important decisions you will have to take. One of the crucial ones among them will be buying a house together. It’ll take months of house-hunting and you’ll have to go through a tedious process of evaluating between preferences and must-haves before you can decide on a house. To make it easier for you, below is a list of home buying tips for newlyweds that’ll help you search for the perfect house. Don’t rush into it When you’re buying your first house as newlyweds, a number of questions comes to mind. Are you trying to find a good house nearby your office? Is commuting easy from your place? Are…

Trends March 6, 2019

5 Reasons Why Young Professionals Should Invest in Real Estate

Reading Time: 4 minutes As someone who’s in his mid-20s, the notion of buying a home or investing in real estate seemed far fetched. To me, and young people in general, the thought of making such a substantial investment feels like it should be considered when you are well into your 30s or so; the 20s are there to take it easy and enjoy life. But the more I thought about it the more I realized why now is the perfect time to invest in real estate. While my train of thought might not align with everyone else’s, the following reasons for investing in real estate should make a strong case for it. Solidifying Future The first reason to invest in real estate that comes to everyone’s mind (including mine) is solidifying the future. But… what exactly is solidifying the future? The entire phrase seems vague and wrapped in mystery. It is a phrase…

My Home March 5, 2019

Active Lifestyle Homes

Reading Time: 4 minutes We spend the majority of our time doing tasks that require sitting at desks for prolonged periods of time and resting on couches when we are not busy doing anything. It’s difficult to stay active with changing seasons. However, sometimes exercising for an hour 4-5 times a week still may not be enough if you’re leading a sedentary lifestyle. Then again, burning calories doesn’t mean you’ll have to own a gym membership. Making small changes in our daily routine can make a positive impact in the long-run. Below is a list of healthy habits for an active lifestyle that you can incorporate in your daily routine. Adapt healthy eating habits We have all heard this and while this may sound repetitive, the path to achieving an active lifestyle starts with having healthy eating habits. That being said, don’t be afraid of eating. Your body needs its daily dose of essential…

My Home March 4, 2019

How Do Renovations Affect the Resale Value of Your Property?

Reading Time: 4 minutes We all know how much we put behind keeping our houses and offices in top shape; whether it’s to create a great living space, work area or in preparation of a sale. We love making renovations that make the place easier to navigate or look ever better. But have you ever wondered how and which property renovations affect resale value? Here’s a quick glance to get you thinking. Bathroom Remodeling Everyone loves a great bathroom. Not to sound too obsessed but a great bathroom is half the sale. So when you’re working on remodeling the bathroom/s, make sure you do it smart. Keep it clean and simple but also modern and if possible, spacious. No one wants to go in a cramped spot. Also, style goes miles in which case you may want to look at some modern shower designs to improve on this aspect. As for the confusion of bathtub…

Bproperty After Hours March 3, 2019

Bproperty Bites with Namira Hossain of Cookups

Reading Time: 3 minutes The passion we feel towards food can hardly be rivaled by anything else. But in this day and age, when eating healthy food is just as important as eating delicious food, we need to be careful about its source; especially when ordering online. In that regard, Cookups is well-known for delivering healthy home cooked meals with impeccable tastes. We recently had the fortune of having the women behind Cookups, Namira Hossain, on Bproperty Bites; where she talked about modern kitchens, the importance of healthy living, and how to achieve it. So let’s take a look at what she had to say! Maintaining Healthy Life is Difficult, But Not Impossible One of the biggest aspects of healthy living is to eat healthy food; a sentiment echoed by Namira as well. While it might be difficult to maintain such a lifestyle, it is not impossible. As Namira Hossain told Bproperty Bites, the…

Trends March 1, 2019

TOURISM IN BANGLADESH: WHAT’S THE MISSING LINK?

Reading Time: 4 minutes When people consider a trip deep into South Asia it is usually Thailand and India that they go for. But lying nestled in between the two is a country with vast potential and unspoiled landscape; waiting to be discovered. It is usually the trails blazed by backpackers that set the scene for those to come. It takes a brave adventurer to really go off the beaten track and with recent political unrest, only the true explorers would chance Bangladesh. The travel and tourism board of Bangladesh knows that they can build the necessary budget infrastructure for considerably less capital outlay then required for the mid-tier tourism market. Take for instance Thailand, which was at one point a no-go area. The government reacted quickly to the arrival of backpackers, by building small short stay lodges for low cost, and the injection of money flowed through to the more upmarket resorts. Right…

Pulse March 1, 2019

A FOCUS ON CUMILLA

Reading Time: < 1 minute Cumilla is a city in the east of Bangladesh. It is part of the Chittagong Division and is the second largest city in eastern Bangladesh after Chittagong. Famous personalities Ajit Kumar Guha: An intellectual who wrote many articles on literature, education, and culture. Buddhadeb Bosu: A renowned 20th century Bengali writer. He wrote poetry and novels and was an influential critic. Major Abdul Gani: He was one of the pioneers of the first East Bengal Regiment. Temperature and Rainfall The annual average temperature ranges from a maximum of 34.3C to lows of 13C, with an average annual rainfall of 2551 mm. Economy The economy is mainly agriculture. Out of 917k holdings, according to the District Statistics in 2011, 60% were farms that produced crops, HYV paddy, wheat, jute, and sugarcane the most popular of them. Fruit like banana, jackfruit, guava, and coconut are also grown. There was a recorded 1058…

Pulse March 1, 2019

10 THINGS TO DO IN CHATTOGRAM

Reading Time: 3 minutes The seaport city and financial center of Bangladesh located in the southeast have much to offer. We have put together a list of ten things you should do if you are lucky enough to visit. Naval Beach This beach is well maintained and there is a choice of coffee shops, with ocean views. The sunset here is also very beautiful. It might be hard to get access as it is a navy establishment. You will usually need to be invited. Challenge accepted! Boga Lake This wonderful lake in the Ruma district will take your breath away. The elevation is 2400 feet above sea level, and you will notice how fresh the air is. The first view you get is amazing. On a sunny day, the rays from the sun will glimmer on the great lake. The lake is nestled between rolling green hills. There is the option to stay at…