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NEWS

Climate change is significantly impacting the natural world. From rises in overall global temperatures and melting ice caps to increased reports of natural disasters like floods, droughts, and landslides, much has changed over the years. Combining the consequences of climate change with additional factors like urbanisation has further exacerbated these issues.

Indeed, urban development has been found to play a major role in increased cases of, amongst others, flooding and soil erosion. Both such natural disruptions can have a substantial knock-on effect in terms of, for example, food production and general sustainability. It is necessary, therefore, to ensure that human development is undertaken in such a way as to support and improve the environment, rather than contribute further to the problems already being faced.

This is where 3D mapping may prove helpful. With the adoption of drone technology, such as UAV LiDAR, urban planners, architects, and environmental conservationists can all ensure beneficial and sustainable human development. What makes UAV LiDAR-based 3D mapping better than its predecessors is that, through the use of laser technology, land surveyors can gain more accurate readings of an area; thereby creating clearer and more precise topographical and other maps that can be employed for things like land use assessments and/or the identification of flood or erosion risk areas.

A better understanding and analysis of an area can, thus, help stakeholders determine where interventions to prevent cases of flooding or erosion from occurring should be employed. They can also make better determinations regarding whether or not building in a certain location might negatively impact the environment or place a residing population at risk in case of a natural disaster.

By embracing technology and adopting a sustainability approach to human development, it may be possible to better ensure that humans positively, rather than negatively, impact the world around them.

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REAL ESTATE

Real estate agents offer a significant amount of assistance during the home selling process. Contrary to popular belief, a good agent’s services are still of high value in the digital age. One area of particular value is an agent’s negotiation skills. Both buyers and sellers can sometimes get emotional when negotiating things like selling price, who would be responsible for fixing maintenance issues, and moving dates. A good agent can provide much needed objectivity in such cases and can have a higher level of success in negotiating a contract that is acceptable to all parties.

Agents can also help to lower various risks associated with selling a home. In particular, there are many legal aspects that laymen can easily overlook, including what documentation is needed and what sellers should declare to potential buyers. Should any such legal concerns be overlooked, a property sale may be delayed or fall through entirely. In serious cases, there could even be the risk of legal action being taken by the wronged party. Having a good agent on board could help to mitigate such risk and ensure a smooth and above-board sale.

There is, however, a very real problem of some agents simply not doing the necessary work, which can result in anything from a property being on the market longer than it should be to errors occurring during the actual property transfer. A comprehensive real estate agent comparison should, thus, be undertaken before contracting the services of any agent. Such a comparison is easily conducted digitally, as both sellers and buyers have access to sites that compare and contrast active area agents.

By having a good gauge of the agents working in an area and their levels of knowledge and experience, it becomes easier to hire a reputable agent to manage the sales process and reduce potential risk.

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REAL ESTATE

Real estate agents offer a significant amount of assistance during the home selling process. Contrary to popular belief, a good agent’s services are still of high value in the digital age. One area of particular value is an agent’s negotiation skills. Both buyers and sellers can sometimes get emotional when negotiating things like selling price, who would be responsible for fixing maintenance issues, and moving dates. A good agent can provide much needed objectivity in such cases and can have a higher level of success in negotiating a contract that is acceptable to all parties.

Agents can also help to lower various risks associated with selling a home. In particular, there are many legal aspects that laymen can easily overlook, including what documentation is needed and what sellers should declare to potential buyers. Should any such legal concerns be overlooked, a property sale may be delayed or fall through entirely. In serious cases, there could even be the risk of legal action being taken by the wronged party. Having a good agent on board could help to mitigate such risk and ensure a smooth and above-board sale.

There is, however, a very real problem of some agents simply not doing the necessary work, which can result in anything from a property being on the market longer than it should be to errors occurring during the actual property transfer. A comprehensive real estate agent comparison should, thus, be undertaken before contracting the services of any agent. Such a comparison is easily conducted digitally, as both sellers and buyers have access to sites that compare and contrast active area agents.

By having a good gauge of the agents working in an area and their levels of knowledge and experience, it becomes easier to hire a reputable agent to manage the sales process and reduce potential risk.

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