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What actually extended the document process: lender timing, missing paperwork, or uncertainty over who had to act? Your point about ownership of each step sounds like the most reusable one. A written list of the next action, responsible person and target date could also help expose a delay...

With an older property and nearby mature trees, I would add it. That does not mean replacement is likely; it means the potential downside is large enough to justify getting more information before purchase. First confirm which section is private, whether the camera can reach the full run, and...

Ask the lender for the exact date and amount of the first mortgage collection rather than assuming it will resemble a normal month. Completion timing can affect the initial payment. Put that cash aside before deciding what is available for repairs or furniture.

Before signing, I’d request a one-page responsibility table covering feasibility, building requirements, budget preparation, negotiations, purchase documents, alteration submissions and contractor contact. Mark each item included, excluded or handled by someone else. Then attach the fee...

The surprising part was seeing well-presented São Paulo condos move in about 95 days while units requiring work stayed visible longer. That made the market look more selective in September 2025, but my sample may be too small to support that conclusion. The apparent difference between asking and...