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Should you pay cash for your home?
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Should you pay cash for your home?

Many buyers feel buying a home for cash is better than taking on a home loan, but this is not always the case.

Save for your home loan deposit in only 2 years
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Save for your home loan deposit in only 2 years

A deposit can make a major difference to the long-term affordability of your home. These tips will help you get to your savings target in no time.

Can't pay the bond? Speak to your bank.
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Can't pay the bond? Speak to your bank.

With the cost of living increasing, home owners are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with their bond repayments. This is what they should do if you're unable to pay your bond.

Secure your home from the outside in
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Secure your home from the outside in

Homeowners should think of their home’s security in layers and install security features for each layer, to slow down or prevent unwanted access to their homes.

A 7-point checklist for avoiding renter’s regret
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A 7-point checklist for avoiding renter’s regret

Demand for rentals is always high and you may feel pressured into signing a lease too soon because you fear missing out. Not doing your homework could however lead to you making a bad decision.

Tenant vs landlord: maintenance and repair work responsibilities
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Tenant vs landlord: maintenance and repair work responsibilities

Learn more about what the tenant's rights are, and how to avoid issues between the landlord and tenant regarding maintenance and repair work.

How to resolve disputes with your neighbours
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How to resolve disputes with your neighbours

Many of us will have disagreements with the neighbours at some stage. It’s advisable to speak to them first but if that fails then the authorities may need to get involved.

5 things home buyers love that sellers forget to mention
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5 things home buyers love that sellers forget to mention

When selling a home its important to put yourself into the shoes of a buyer. A home feature that you take for granted may be the one that results in an offer.

3 questions buyers forget to ask
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3 questions buyers forget to ask

There is so much to consider when purchasing a home that it’s not difficult to understand why so many buyers forget to ask some of the most important questions before they sign along the dotted line.