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Trends January 10, 2022

Housing for Single People in Bangladesh: Problems and Potential Solutions

Reading Time: 5 minutes Problems with housing for single people in Bangladesh are at an endemic level. However, as it is mostly unseen, people don’t realize what is actually going on in the street. Habiba has been looking for a place to rent for the past 1 month. However, most of the landlords aren’t very interested to rent out to her. Their problem lies in the fact that Habiba is a single unmarried female. Some of the landlords who have some inkling of renting out a home to her place a number of conditions. Conditions such as her parents first must come and speak to them face to face, or they’ll only rent out if Habiba promises to not stay out after dark. But as a career woman who works at an advertising agency, such conditions are very challenging. Taqi, a freelancer lives in Dhaka with his family and extended family in a single…

Bproperty After Hours December 30, 2021

Newlyweds’ Checklist for Buying Property in Bangladesh

Reading Time: 4 minutes When it comes to the decision of whether to buy or rent a property, many would prefer the former over the latter; that is, if they have the means. Buying a property is, after all, a big investment, especially when for newlyweds. There are lots of small and large elements that need to be done or keep track of when it comes to buying property – this is on top of navigating the unfamiliar roads of matrimony. That is why every home buyer, both newlyweds and the rest, should have a checklist to make sure they are ticking every box along their property buyer’s journey. To that end, we have made a home buying checklist so you don’t have to! So without further ado, let’s take a look Property Hunt Phase This is the preliminary phase, which begins after you’ve decided on buying a property and lasts until serious talks…

Trends November 19, 2021

The Need for Decentralization

Reading Time: 3 minutes A popular trope in a majority of strategy computer games is creating cities, nations, or empires. In such games, players tend to have two play styles – either go “tall” or go “wide. The term “tall” here refers to limited territory expansion while maximizing the use of space – a “centralized” approach to the game. On the other hand, playing “wide” means owning as much territory on the map as possible through expansion – a decentralized approach to the playthrough. When it comes to city or nation building in video games, players enjoy a great deal of flexibility and freedom – if something doesn’t work, it can easily be rectified. However, in real life, rearranging cities is no small feat. In fact, it can be near impossible sometimes. For a city such as Dhaka, the need for decentralization has been looming over our heads for decades now. What is Decentralization?…

Pulse November 11, 2021

Income Tax Office Locations in Dhaka (With Address)

Reading Time: 2 minutes November is income tax month in Bangladesh. A whole lot of taxpayers of the country pay their taxes during this month as the final date of submission is 30th November. A sort of a “frenzy” takes place among the people. Some take the help of a lawyer to navigate through the complex tax maze while others do it themselves. In the case of the latter, those individuals have to submit their returns at the income tax fair. Unfortunately, the coveted fair isn’t being held this year due to health concerns – similar to last year. As a result, people need to submit their taxes at their respective income tax offices. If you are a resident of the capital city, that has more than a handful of tax zones, it is imperative to know the addresses of these income tax offices in Dhaka. So, in today’s article, we have listed down…

Trends November 3, 2021

Buyer’s & Seller’s Market: Know What They Mean & Their Key signs

Reading Time: 4 minutes Imagine one day you wake up and turn on your television or check social media to watch the news. You see the headline “Buyers are dominating the current property market today and this buyer’s market is here to stay”. Alternatively, the news headline could say “It is a good day if you are a real estate seller as the market transforms into a seller’s market”. At that moment, you might wonder what does a buyer’s or seller’s market in real estate actually means? You might also wonder whether you are missing the investment opportunity of a lifetime! If only you knew beforehand what these terms mean and prepared accordingly! Luckily, you’ve made the wise decision to come to the Bproperty blog and read this article. So today we’ll be taking a look at what buyer’s or seller’s market in real estate actually means. What is a Buyer’s market in Real…

Pulse October 28, 2021

Best Properties of October 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes The year is almost over and winter is knocking on our doors. This time of the year can be the perfect time to make that oh so important decision of buying a new home. Yes! The time is now to make that decision as purchasing a property can be a lengthy process. So, as the only complete property solutions provider in Bangladesh, Bproperty is here with the top properties of October 2021 that are available for sale. Check out some of the best recent additions to the Bproperty website here! 1,434 sft. Stylish Apartment in Gulshan if I were to present to you a 3-bedroom apartment that is both smart and stylish in terms of interior, would you be interested in that property? Well, this 1,434 sft. Apartment in Gulshan 1 is just such a property. This wonderful property has 2 bedrooms and 2 spacious balconies. The dining room is…

Pulse September 16, 2021

The Tallest Buildings Under Construction In The World

Reading Time: 3 minutes There are hundreds, even thousands, of buildings under construction around the world every moment of the day. And it’s amazing to think about how much taller each is getting than the previous one. The tallest building today is so tall that it has 2 different times assigned for sunset and sunrise; one at the top and one at the base. But even if all the buildings now aren’t going to be taller than this one, it’s always fun to look at the tallest buildings under construction today. There are stories behind each one. One Tower, Moscow The first in our list of tallest buildings under construction is the One Tower in Moscow, Russia. It’s a beautiful construct proposed in 2017 where construction began in 2019. If all goes according to plan, this uniquely designed building will be completed in 2024. It is to have 101 stories with nearly 2000 workers…

Trends August 13, 2021

Making the Right Call: Buy or Rent Property?

Reading Time: 4 minutes Should a person rent or buy a property during COVID? Owning a property or a home is always a monumental achievement in peoples’ lives. However, the cost of a home is not something everyone can afford – at least, not whenever they desire. The amount of money necessary to buy a home or own a piece of land and then construct a viable abode is certainly significant. That is why people often turn to rent – the more affordable option. This housing option enables someone to live in a place by paying monthly rent, but the person living there is not the owner. Yet, sometimes, the amount paid in monthly rent is as much as – or nearly as much – the probable monthly home loan repayment amount. Thus, leading people to opt for taking a loan to buy a home and paying back that loan every month instead of…

Pulse August 5, 2021

Dakshin Khan – A Diamond in the Rough or the Future of Dhaka City?

Reading Time: 4 minutes What do most people want? They want to settle down in a place that has all of life’s comforts – where life can be prosperous and convenient. And they want to attain all that within a budget. Luckily, a home in Dakshin Khan can fulfill that desire! In the face of rising property prices, it is not every day someone can buy a flat in Dhaka or Chattogram. On top of that, finding the balance between affordability and comfort & convenience is hard to come by. But Dakshin Khan offers that opportunity. Even a decade ago, the area was not much to write about. It was more akin to neighborhoods in district towns rather than a part of the capital. Yet, today, the picture is completely different. The fortune of the people and the area has changed with still more untapped potential in play. And that is what today’s article…

Tips August 1, 2021

Controlling and Preventing the Spread of Dengue Mosquito

Reading Time: 5 minutes Preventing the spread of dengue fever has unofficially become a national emergency. Thousands of people have been afflicted with the dengue virus in the month of July 2021 alone, and the time to stop it from becoming an epidemic is almost running out. Dengue prevention, as it stands, can be difficult, but not impossible. What we need to do is take care of the problem at its source; mosquito infestations. Source of Virus & Current State “More than 1,920 men, women, and children have been admitted to the hospital solely in July” Aedes mosquitoes or as many refer to it as, dengue mosquitoes are the main carriers of this virus, spread dengue to humans through a bite. According to the World Health Organization, they are daytime feeders, and are especially active during the early morning and just before dusk. However, a regular mosquito can also become a carrier after biting…