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They shine up good

The face of the real estate industry has changed dramatically over the past few years. Prior to 2008, the industry was bedevilled by rumours of botched deals and unscrupulous fly-by-night agents ...

Be a savvy landlord
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Be a savvy landlord

Savvy landlords say that early investments and long-term strategies boost their buy-to-let bottom lines. Being successful in this sphere of the property business requires a holistic approach ...

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Don’t just talk foreign

Purchasing an international property is an excellent way for investors to diversify their current property or investment portfolios, provided that the necessary considerations are taken into account. This is according to James ...

Only fools rush in
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Only fools rush in

Reports regarding the return of buy-to-let investors to the residential property market are, although in some cases a little too bullish, fundamentally correct.

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Post-sale finance

The only certainty in life is change. As we progress through life, our needs and goals evolve and with them, our property requirements.

I refuse to sell your home!
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I refuse to sell your home!

An interesting debate took place on Facebook recently: an estate agent posted that he was not willing to deal with a seller who wouldn’t listen to reason and who wouldn’t take his advice on the selling price. The agent argued ...

Stretch to the max?
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Stretch to the max?

Before you can look at buying a home, you need to know the maximum price you can pay. Here are five easy steps to help you calculate this.

Don’t dive into holiday buys
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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 ...

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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.