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Trends December 22, 2022

The Housing Market in Bangladesh in 2022

Reading Time: 4 minutes The housing market in Bangladesh has seen significant growth in recent years, driven by an increasing population and a growing middle class. The demand for housing has outpaced supply in many areas, leading to rising prices and a lack of affordable options for many buyers. The government has implemented various initiatives to address this issue, such as the “Ashrayan Project,” which aims to provide low-cost housing for the urban poor. The second-hand housing market also garnered traction, thanks to the initiatives taken by top real estate market leaders, such as Bproperty, in light of construction material price increases. However, the housing market in Bangladesh also faced challenges in some areas such as a lack of proper land management and inadequate infrastructure. In this article, we will review the state of the housing market in Bangladesh in 2022 and discuss trends, challenges, and market opportunities created for real estate. Key trends…

Trends December 6, 2022

World Cup Stadiums in Qatar 2022

Reading Time: 5 minutes On 20th November this year, Qatar unveiled the 22nd FIFA World Cup with a glorious display of celebration and festivities. For years, different countries around the world have been participating to host this grand event exhibiting their culture, tradition, and customs in front of the world and welcoming their guests. However, in no FIFA World Cup did the venues of the game get this much attention as they have in this 2022 FIFA World Cup. Qatar has eight stadiums across the country, of them seven have been built from the scratch, costing between $6.5 billion to $10 billion, just to facilitate the game. For reference, Brazil in 2014 spent a total of $19.7 billion for the entire World Cup preparation. So what is so special about the world cup stadiums in Qatar and what made them so damn expensive? In this article, we will go through the world cup stadiums…

Trends September 29, 2022

Trendy new technologies in real estate that are dominating the industry

Reading Time: 4 minutes Although the real estate sector has been slow to adopt modern technologies, it is hard to ignore its impact on the real estate scene across the world. And the way it is shaping the real estate industry, it won’t be long for its impact to be felt across all industries. The reason is not because of the sector’s intertwining nature with its ancillary industries but rather it is because of its connection with the technology industry. PropTech companies, over the years, have sprung up around the world leveraging the technology to improve the experience for property buyers and sellers as well as understand the business better by addressing challenges. Artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and the internet of things (IoT) are some of the key players that are producing the necessary thrust to propel the industry forward. Today, we are going to explore some cool new…

Uncategorized September 27, 2022

How to Declutter Your Home The Right Way

Reading Time: 4 minutes Whether you are rejigging your home or just performing a routine clean-up to downsize your space to make your life a bit easier, decluttering the entire home can be physically and mentally demanding. To make things simple and easy to follow, try to do things in stages. For example, you can progress room by room and declutter items by their usefulness. That is to say, today, we will do exactly that and provide you with a step-by-step guide. First thing first Before you begin, you need to designate some containers with the role they will play in sorting the items. A container for your regular items, one for recyclable items, another one for items to through away, and the last one for items that you want to donate. The Bedroom It may not seem like much but start with making your bed. It will help your subconscious to better focus…

Trends September 22, 2022

Everything about property taxes and fees

Reading Time: 6 minutes Suppose you are to buy a property in Bashundhara R/A worth BDT 2 crore. But you don’t have that much cash at your disposal. So you went for a home loan to finance your purchase. However, during the closing, you learned about the additional costs (comprising various taxes, VAT, and other fees) totaling 10-11% of the total deed value you need to pay to close the deal. For most people in this situation, this would be a deal breaker. And as reality has it, this is actually the case in this country. Call it an error in our current system (implicating the lack of uniform structure for reliable information), but no one can ignore its impact on one’s time and wealth. That is why, in this article, we will be discussing everything you need to know about property taxes and fees in Bangladesh that are associated with property purchases so…

Tips September 20, 2022

Top Property Maintenance Tips for the owner

Reading Time: 4 minutes When you are the manager of your own property, it is your responsibility to look after and protect the asset to ensure its longevity and durability. And this responsibility only extends when you become a landlord. It is also your duty to ensure whether your tenants are interacting with the property the right way or not. So it’s better to have knowledge of how to properly manage and maintain your property so that it lasts longer and garners a better value proposition during property valuation. With that being said, here are some of the most essential property maintenance tips to abide by. Maintain a logbook Maintaining a log book is one of the most important property maintenance tips that I can’t stress enough. It will allow you to keep a clear record of what is happening on your property and boost security. Guards should be trained to maintain a logbook…

Trends August 23, 2022

Promising subdistricts of Dhaka for future housing market

Reading Time: 3 minutes Considering all the development initiatives that the government has taken to ease the lives of people in the subdistricts of Dhaka, it won’t be wrong to predict that these very areas will be the ones to experience the next real estate boom. The real estate sector, on the whole, is more durable and less volatile than other industries. Because immovable assets such as properties rarely respond to daily price movement and fluctuations. Also, they hold intrinsic value for their finite supply and demand. So no matter the place, if there is demand, the price of properties will appreciate. However, when it comes to investments, you must be careful. Thirty years ago, investing in Baridhara and Gulshan would have been considered profitable as the land price has risen more than 700% and 1036% respectively in those areas since then. But prudent investors would not seek to invest in these areas today.…

Tips August 20, 2022

How to prepare your office for pregnant colleagues

Reading Time: 3 minutes Motherhood is quite literally a life-changing experience. Not only do you go through psychological changes, but your body also goes through physical changes to accommodate the little champ in your womb. That is to say, there are a lot of things you need to be conscious of such as the environment you are spending most of your time in. For a working woman, this means their office. Although there is no legitimate law in place to ensure pregnant employees’ rights in an organization in Bangladesh, there are a few things that you, as an employer, can do to accommodate your pregnant colleagues. That being said, here are some tips to prepare your office for pregnant colleagues. Accommodate them with proper furniture Ensuring proper lumbar support during pregnancy is the most important thing that one needs to be careful about. And with the added load of the growing baby in the…

Bproperty After Hours August 18, 2022

How the Bproperty interior team helps its clients with interior solution

Reading Time: 3 minutes Planning to buy a property? In addition to managing the investment for the transaction, you may also want to invest some of your thoughts and ideas into the interior as well. But most times, when it comes to planning and designing the interior, people tend to take that into their own hands and do it their way. In doing so, most people end up overlooking some aspects that are fundamental to the design. As a result, the entire design becomes messy and doesn’t resonate with the actual vision. In order to make your vision truly come to life, there is no substitute for experts who actually know how to design the interior. To that end, here is how the Bproperty interior team helps its clients with interior solutions. Interior solutions according to property type Depending on the property type, size, and material used, interior design will be different. However, a…

Trends August 9, 2022

Why you should design your interior during building construction

Reading Time: 4 minutes Wouldn’t it be nice to wake up in a house that resonates with your personality and provides you with all the right emotional stimulation to start your day? Of course, we all have that expectation from our house, but in reality, only a lucky few would go that extra mile to ensure that. Because to design such a house, you have to resort to an interior expert who knows how to turn your dreams into reality. Unfortunately, the myths surrounding interior design are too big to ignore. Some people still believe that interior planning should be done only after construction, which is far from the truth. In fact, planning and designing your interior after the construction may cost you more than if you had designed the interior during construction. That being said, here are a few reasons to design your interior during building construction. Cost efficient The cost of designing…