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When considering buying new homes in the Bronx neighborhood of New York, there are several helpful questions to ask to provide you a better figure for real estate values. The first is regarding the community features, since Bronx neighborhoods are very diverse and each offers distinct advantages and disadvantages. Those neighborhoods most accessible to the public may seem to be more secure due to regular police patrols, but private communities may actually offer a higher degree of protection due to features like safety fences and other theft prevention strategies.

Property buyers should next consider what amenities are most important in their new homes. Many Bronx developers provide unique facilities, including communities with private pools and clubhouses. Others offer facilities like gyms and even small parks which could be appealing to those who seeking a more active lifestyle. These extra features can be very important to the final sales value of the home you purchase.

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There were a record number of claims against real estate agents in the UK in 2010, up 25% from 2008 and the highest level in 20 years. If a complaint is justified an agent could be required to pay up to 25,000 in fines, so it is advised that any potential buyer makes sure their estate agent has professional indemnity cover in place.

National bodies like the NAEA (National Association of Estate Agents) have made it a requirement for estate agents to have this coverage in place before they can become a member of the association. Professional indemnity insurance covers estate agents in the event that a claim is made against them, and ensures cover when any professional service provided by the agent results in a financial loss to their client. It primarily provides protection from accusations of poor advice and malpractice.

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Big real estate agents in South Africa has gotten bigger and many smaller firms have gone out of business since the housing market peak in 2007. South Africa's residential property market is enduring the toughest conditions in decades, but the largest estates agencies are proving that when the going gets tough the big get bigger.

Re/Max, for example, has recorded a 40% increase in sales in 2010, and sales rose by 25% in the first four months of 2011 compared to the same period last year. Seeff recorded similar growth numbers for 2010 as well, and Pam Golding Property also had upbeat things to say about their growing market share. Over the past three years, the number of estate agencies in South Africa has dwindled from 14000 to 9500, and the ranks of estate agents have also dramatically thinned from 90000 to 28000.