This blog has been one that has tried to provide tips where possible, whether it’s a small daily life improvement tip or some useful information about health and such. But now, I find that I need some tips in handling properties and I hope I can get some feedback from here.

I bought a property some 5 years back as an investment. However, things didn’t turn out as well as I thought and in the end, the property was more of a liability to me than it is an investment. I have wanted to sell or rent it out even if I had to make a loss but to no avail.

Then suddenly in the last couple of weeks, some interested parties came along and asked about both my selling and renting options. Being a first time property owner to go through a disposing process, I must say I wasn’t the least bit prepared for all the questions coming my way.

The thing about selling a property is not at all as easy as I thought. For the life of me, I’ve never heard of the term conveyancing and when I was first asked about it, I was a total blur. Since then I did some searches to find out exactly what it means and it really isn’t easy business.

Should I sell my property in the future, I really should be aware of this and get the help of a conveyancing solicitor but the term itself scares me already. I don’t even know where to begin looking for such help not to mention trying to get a competitive conveyancing quote!

Do you have any experience in handling the selling and transfering of your properties to another party? How did you go about all that paperwork or did you leave all that work to the property agent and lawyer?

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After my last posting of a tsunami warning expected on 22 July 2009, we now see an earthquake happening in New Zealand just yesterday. Mind you, it’s quite a huge one, with a magnitude of 7.8.

This recent earthquake in New Zealand has sparked off a tsunami warning that extends to Australia which resulted in hundreds of people in Lord Howe Island, northeast of Sydney being evacuated. Read the full report here on Bloomberg.

However, according to some other news reports, this tsunami warning was later cancelled and some say it may even be a false alarm.

Whatever it is, we are not in control of such natural disasters but signs of them showing up are for real. Whether we believe these warnings to be real or fake or inaccurate, let’s all stay alert and just be cautious. Stay away from beaches!

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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake hits New Zealand and sparks off tsunami warning

I don’t know how authentic this information is, but I think it’s no harm for us to take note and be aware. I received this via email and am reproducing some of the key information of this recent tsunami warning here. Hope it helps everyone be prepared with what might be. Take precaution in whatever way that you can and let others know too!

Apparently, there will be an earthquake or a tsunami that will hit on 22 July 2009. Places that are expected to be hit are:

• Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysia
• Singapore
• Maldives
• Australia
• Mauritius
• Sri Lanka
• India
• Indonesia
• Philippines

Some information regarding the predicted earthquake are as follows:

Where: Japan

When: 22 July 2009, around 3pm local Japanese time and another between 5pm to 7pm local Japanese time

Magnitude: 6+ for the first quake and 5+ for the subsequent quake

Tsunami effect: Starts out from the Pacific Ocean and will hit the islands to the south west of Japan, Indonesia and may even reach New Zealand

Whether this information is true or not, I hope you will stay away from beaches and warn others to do so too. Stay safe and healthy always!

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Tsunami Warning: 22 July 2009

It’s already the start of the second quarter of the year 2009. For many couples who are planning a wedding this year, most would’ve already found their auspicious wedding dates and would be in the midst of their preparations to host their happy occasion. For those who are planning to get married in 2010, it’s time to start finding auspicious wedding or marriage dates in 2010.

Couples have a choice to consult a feng shui expert to do a detailed calculation using the couple’s personal information, which can also include those of the parents. For those who wish to find out the generally acccepted good dates or auspicious dates for a wedding, you can refer to the charts below.

The auspicious wedding dates in 2010 are listed by month, and for your convenience the days are provided as well. Most couples prefer to have their weddings on a weekend, so I’ve also highlighted the auspicious dates which fall on a weekend.

For further detailed checks on which of these auspicious dates are best for you, you may want to go ahead and get the help of an expert.

Auspicious dates for first half of 2010

Auspicious dates for second half of 2010

The above auspicious dates are from Chinese Fortune Calendar’s website.

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Auspicious wedding or marriage dates for 2010

During this time of economic uncertainty, everyone is sitting on the edge of their seats, hoping for the best that they are able to sustain their regular source of income, be it as an employee or as a business owner.

We also pray and hope that our monies which are put into what we deemed as safe investments would remain intact. It is indeed a stressful time for all. So here are some practical tips to help you de-stress, relax and stay calm in your everyday life.

1. Think positive and happy thoughts
Worrying about the worst things that could happen doesn’t help. By thinking and worrying about them, it doesn’t mean they won’t happen. Sometimes, negativity breeds negativity (this is the law of attraction, if you believe it). So why not think positive and happy thoughts and hope that you will attract positive things in life?

2. Brainstorm and think of solutions
Whilst we remain positive on the outlook of things, it doesn’t harm for us to think of alternatives of what we can do just in case we are faced with the worst of scenarios. You can think about tapping on your other talents and skills which could earn you some additional income on the side as a means to earn more. If you are able to start on it and see some results, you may even feel more confident that it can grow into something bigger if you continue to work on it. Who knows, it can be something so successful that you may want to consider doing it full time instead of keeping your day job!

3. Spend more time with your family
It’s always good to spend time with family members. Cultivate more happy moments and enjoy that quality time you have. A family often builds a happy foundation for an individual. After all, if you trace back your very reason of wanting to make more money, more often than not, you will find that it is because you want to provide better for the family, so that they are well cared for and happy. Remember that money does not buy happiness.

4. Read more books
Spend more time to read. Read things that you find pleasure in, be it a hobby, interest, novels, self improvement tips, etc. Reading increases your knowledge and makes your brain active through what you are digesting. So spend your time doing something useful instead of being idle and let your mind wander to the many worries that could take a toll on you.

5. Use scent to help you relax
If you have trouble sleeping or can’t help having worries in your mind, try to use relaxing scents to help you calm down. Lavender essential or fragrance oils are very popularly used to help people stay calm and also to sleep better. You can either burn some aromatheraphy oils or scented candles or even place potpourri around the house.

6. Go out on more outdoor activities
If you enjoy outdoor activities such as camping or even a simple picnic but have not had the time to do them more often, this is a good time to set aside some time to indulge more in these activities that bring you pleasure. Being out and about helps to refresh and revitalise you mentally and emotionally. You will also tend to leave behind your worries when you spend time doing something that you enjoy. Besides, getting fresh air and having more greens around you when are you outdoors is rather healthy!

7. Indulge in comfort food
Some people have a list of food stuff that they find therapeutic in times when they feel stressed. The more common types of food include ice cream, chocolate, cakes, a hot cup of tea or coffee, a warm bowl of chicken soup, etc. We each have our own preference, so indulge yourself in some comfort food once in a while just to soothe your soul.

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