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Constantly evolving regulations, a fluctuating market, ever-changing neighbourhoods… the property market is a constantly-moving industry that requires expert insight and knowledge. Private Property provides the latest news and advice on everything property related for all sides of the spectrum. In our one-stop Property Advice portal, you can find:

You've paid off your home loan, what now?
Property Advice

You've paid off your home loan, what now?

Paying off your final bond instalment is a long-awaited victory, but what happens next?

Avoid these real estate investment mistakes
Property Advice

Avoid these real estate investment mistakes

Investing in property is much like running any other business, in that it requires research, conscientiousness and an acute attention to detail.

Converting your extra space
Property Advice

Converting your extra space

Instead of downscaling, why not consider converting your extra space into a granny flat and making money from it?

How to cut household costs
Property Advice

How to cut household costs

When times are tough, there are a few tips and tricks to cut down on your household's expenses.

Buyers, now is your time to get into the market
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Buyers, now is your time to get into the market

The interest rate cut has made housing loans cheaper; the banks are competing aggressively for home loan business and there is every reason for buyers to get into the property market.

Tips for single women buying their first home
Property Advice

Tips for single women buying their first home

As women become the drivers of the property market, here are a few useful tips for single women who are entering the property market for the first time.

Buying and renting - who pays for what
Property Advice

Buying and renting - who pays for what

When buying a property or renting a property, there is much confusion about whether the buyer or seller, and landlord or tenant are responsible for certain costs.

Does your household budget change in winter?
Property Advice

Does your household budget change in winter?

Struggling to make ends meet this winter? You might have forgotten to budget for a few household expenses that increase over the winter period.

Why it pays to save up for a deposit
Property Advice

Why it pays to save up for a deposit

Saving up for a decent sized deposit on a home may be the better option to choose. Here's why..