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Don’t dive into holiday buys
Agents say that buyers who have an urge to invest in second homes while they are still on holiday show various forms of discretion.
Some potential buyers, they say, will view the same properties on several occasions. They often ...
Property Advice
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Anna-Marie Smith
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03 Jul 2014
Keep the end in sight
Paying off your home loan earlier than expected is a homeowner’s dream. The sooner you finish making your payments, the sooner you’re debt-free. But more to the point, the less interest you accrue in total.
However, as with ...
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Private Property Reporter
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03 Jul 2014
Buy only the best – but do it now
Let's be honest: there are a lot of conflicting reports out there offering tips on when, where and how to buy property.
Buying a home, particularly when it’s your first, is an incredibly ...
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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03 Jul 2014
The three-month wait
After many months of searching for and agonising over properties, you finally find your dream home. You put in an offer, which is accepted, and happy days – your bond application is approved.
Property Advice
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Jacqueline Gray
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03 Jul 2014
Buying a home the second time around
While the adage “practice makes perfect” often holds true, it doesn’t always apply to those buying property. Buying a home the second time around is not necessarily going to be easier.
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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03 Jul 2014
Begone, bad tenant
Ask any landlord and he will tell you that the law protects the tenant far more than it does the homeowner. Ask the average tenant the same question and you're likely to hear that landlords abuse ...
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Lea Jacobs
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26 Jun 2014
Impressions are all-important
When newcomers sign on the dotted line, their vetted credit behaviour signals a sense of goodwill towards their fellow tenants. Making a positive impression and feeling accepted within a new community is as important to tenants ...
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Anna-Marie Smith
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26 Jun 2014
A different view
Most homeowners are – understandably –very protective of the views that they enjoy from their homes. This is particularly true when that view adds value to the property.
Homes with panoramic sea views for example, generally ...
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Lea Jacobs
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26 Jun 2014
Your bond: don’t close the door
Although the monthly installment on a bond that is nearly paid up is usually minimal and probably isn't going to make much of a difference to your pocket once the mortgage is cleared, this doesn't detract from the absolute joy ...
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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26 Jun 2014
The snag nag
The importance of the snag list when renting a property.
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The Roosting Venus
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26 Jun 2014