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Know your target market before selling your home
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Know your target market before selling your home

Get your home sold quickly by knowing what type of buyer it will appeal to before you put it on the market.

Why you need life insurance when buying a home
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Why you need life insurance when buying a home

If you have a home loan and something bad happens to you, you could lose your home. Life insurance takes the stress of this happening away.

Dealing with a demanding landlord
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Dealing with a demanding landlord

A difficult landlord can make a tenant’s life miserable. Knowing how to deal with them is the key to keeping the relationship amiable.

What to do about a derelict property in your neighbourhood
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What to do about a derelict property in your neighbourhood

It’s an eyesore, it seems to attract criminal activity, and it’s bringing down your property value. What to do when there’s an unmaintained property in your neighbourhood?

How to spot a bad tenant - before they move in
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How to spot a bad tenant - before they move in

Tenant screening and selection are essential skills for landlords to have. Here are 15 tips to help you avoid undesirable tenants.

7 property pricing myths that will lose you money
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7 property pricing myths that will lose you money

Many of the ‘tips and tricks’ for selling property are actually myths that can get in the way of selling your home.

How to calculate the return on your property investment
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How to calculate the return on your property investment

Owning properties can provide investors with steady rental income or capital appreciation. However, it is important to measure the ROI to determine the level of profitability of the property.

How to get your rental deposit back
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How to get your rental deposit back

Squabbles over security deposits account for a very large proportion of the disputes between landlords and their tenants – but could actually be quite easily avoided in most cases.

What is “fair wear and tear” in lease agreements?
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What is “fair wear and tear” in lease agreements?

It is in both the landlord’s and tenant’s best interests to know their rights, and be aware of the conditions under which a tenant’s deposit can be used.