Serious Buyer or Broker in Disguise? How to Qualify Property Inquiries and Protect Your Listing
A serious buyer—or a broker collecting your listing details? Ask the right questions before sharing confidential information.
Lesson: Check Sun, Heat, and Ventilation Before You Choose an Apartment – Viraluxe Academy | أكاديمية فيرالوكس
An apartment can look perfect during a short viewing yet feel too hot, too dark, or poorly ventilated once you live in it. Before renting or buying, assess how light and air move through the home. Check these points: Ask which direction the main rooms face.Note where the living room and bedrooms receive morning and [...]
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Official heritage listings affect two Beirut properties
The Official Gazette, Issue 45 dated 15 October 2026, records Ministry of Culture Decisions 80 and 81, both dated 23 September 2026, adding plot 503 in Achrafieh and plot 31 in Rmeil to the general inventory of historic buildings. These are adopted administrative decisions. Their effective dates and detailed conditions remain unverified: the Gazette index [...]
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Viraluxe Academy | أكاديمية فيرالوكس: Lesson: Rent Payments—Why Receipts Matter
A rent payment should never rely only on memory, a verbal promise, or an informal message. Whether rent is paid in cash, by bank transfer, or through another agreed method, both owner and tenant should keep a clear written record. A proper rent receipt helps prevent disputes about whether rent was paid, for which month, [...]
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Real Estate Tip 22/365: Check the zoning before buying land
Never evaluate land by its size and location alone. Obtain a recent zoning and easement certificate, then confirm the permitted building ratios, setbacks, height, legal road access, infrastructure, planning restrictions, and site-preparation costs. A large plot does not necessarily mean a large buildable area. Have an engineer and a lawyer review it before signing or […]
How Is Built Property Tax Calculated in Lebanon?
One tax under a unified law… but the tax rate may differ between Beirut, Aley, and Tripoli! Lebanon’s built property tax is an annual state tax imposed on the net annual income generated or deemed to be generated by a built property. It is separate from municipal fees and property-registration charges. The taxable income may […]
Viraluxe Real Estate Tip 20/365
Compare the price per usable square meter—not merely the advertised area. Before buying an apartment, distinguish between the total advertised area and the actual usable interior space. Shared areas, walls, balconies, parking spaces, and storage rooms may be calculated differently. Request an official floor plan and a clear area breakdown before comparing prices.
Viraluxe Real Estate Tip 19/365: Don’t buy square meters on paper—verify the space you can actually use.
Before buying a property, compare the advertised area with the area recorded on the title deed and the actual usable internal space. Ask whether balconies, walls, common areas, parking, storage, or garden space are included in the stated measurement. A large advertised figure does not always mean a spacious home. What truly matters is how […]
Viraluxe Real Estate Tip 18/365
Verify Essential Services Before You Commit Before buying or renting a property, verify the actual availability and reliability of: Do not rely solely on verbal promises. Test the services yourself, review recent bills, and ask residents about recurring interruptions. A beautiful property can quickly become inconvenient—and expensive—when essential services are unreliable.
Viraluxe Real Estate Tip 17/365
Test Water Pressure and Drainage Before buying or renting, turn on several faucets simultaneously, flush the toilets, and observe how quickly sinks and showers drain. Weak water pressure, slow drainage, unusual odors, or recurring leaks may indicate costly plumbing problems. In Lebanon, also verify the property’s water source, storage-tank capacity, pump condition, and access to […]