Following are examples of some of the typical costs involved in the purchase or mortgage of property in Trinidad & Tobago, including attorney's fees and stamp duty. Attorney's Fees for Conveyance and Mortgages Exclusive of Value Added Tax and based on Statutory scale - Legal Notice #77 of 1977: Old Law Deeds 0 - $100,000 1.50% $100,000 - $500,000 0.75% On amount exceeding $100,000 plus...

Everyone knows that one of the key elements to having a beautiful home is having a great landscaped background. Planning your landscape design definitely requires making a plan. There are plenty of common landscape design ideas and features available for you to gain inspiration when beginning an attractive landscape project. With a few helpful tips, you can save money on your landscaping without...

Buying or selling a home is a complicated process. And you can make it even more challenging when you make some of the more common buying or selling mistakes. Just ask your local real estate agent. You can bet that the agents selling homes in your community have seen plenty of mistakes from both first-time buyers and sellers, and those who have bought and sold homes several times. What does your real...

Many people aspire to one day own their own homes and go to great lengths to achieve this. Certainly in Trinidad and Tobago we have witnessed a rapid growth in the real estate sector and have stood by and watched prices of property soar to all-time highs. Everyone is looking for their dream property and may have budgeted for it, but many times, in the quest for the perfect home, several of the costs...