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Choosing an investment property
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Choosing an investment property

When buying an investment property, you should apply the same “rules” about location, condition and security as when buying a home for yourself.

Why do transfers take longer over December?
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Why do transfers take longer over December?

Home buyers who have purchased property at this time of year are going to have a slightly longer wait ahead of them.

Great news for first time home buyers
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Great news for first time home buyers

First-time buyers are now opting for higher-priced homes as deposit requirements drop.

Property Practitioners Act impacts on home owners
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Property Practitioners Act impacts on home owners

Although the Property Practitioners Act (PPA) is largely directed at improving the property industry players, home owners should be aware of its impacts.

Credit reports can make or break a property deal
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Credit reports can make or break a property deal

Why a good credit rating is important when it comes to buying or renting property.

Keep your doors open to buyers this summer
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Keep your doors open to buyers this summer

Why you shouldn't take the For Sale boards down over the summer holiday period.

Buy a home with a futuristic appeal
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Buy a home with a futuristic appeal

Buying a home is a long-term investment, which means that buyers ought to consider what sort of futuristic appeal the property has.

Behind the scenes of a property transaction
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Behind the scenes of a property transaction

From start to finish, the sale of a property involves a cast of professionals and institutions to make it happen, with an array of fees and costs that not everyone is aware of.

Starter home or forever home?
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Starter home or forever home?

For first time home buyers the decision between buying a starter home or looking for the perfect forever home is an important one. Here's how to make the best call.