Following my initial article on the common real estate scams we come across, here’s a continuation and some little tips on how to avoid them.

First and foremost “if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is”. While there are great deals out there and you do sometimes come across dream opportunities, we all know that old saying for a reason. Working with a known real estate agency can be the best way to protect yourself against many of these scams, although sometimes they might not be able to provide you with exactly what you want, the option of working with a freelance agent now comes into play that is why it is very important for you to do your homework.

Here are some other common scams with my advice on how to avoid them:

Renting Off Plan

In these situations whereby you are asked to make a deposit for a yet to be completed house for rent, it is advisable not to ever go with such options no matter how desperate you are to get an apartment. It is better to go for an already completed apartment.

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