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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:

The full price of buying a home
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The full price of buying a home

Buying a home is an exciting time, though there are often added costs than just the purchase price of the property.

Why maintenance should matter for homeowners
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Why maintenance should matter for homeowners

Learn more about the importance of maintenance when it comes to home insurance

Don’t lose good tenants through high rental increases
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Don’t lose good tenants through high rental increases

Landlords that insist on unreasonable residential rentals every year risk losing those tenants… and in the current economic climate good tenants are hard to replace.

Tips for selling a vacant home
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Tips for selling a vacant home

A vacant home is a target for criminals. Here’s how you can safeguard your asset when it is up for sale.

Pros and Cons of a joint home loan
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Pros and Cons of a joint home loan

If you’re battling to get onto the housing ladder, applying for a home loan together with someone else can improve your chances. You do however need to be aware of the pros and cons.

Avoid these pitfalls when buying rental property
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Avoid these pitfalls when buying rental property

While investing in rental property can offer excellent rental returns, there are some pitfalls that you should be aware of.

Home security tips for homeowners and landlords
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Home security tips for homeowners and landlords

Security is a top priority for most home buyers as well as prospective tenants. So, what should sellers and landlords be doing to make their properties more appealing?

 5 things home sellers should do for a quick sale
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5 things home sellers should do for a quick sale

Turning home viewers into home buyers could be an art or a science, but either way, home sellers have a lot more control over the process – and the final decision - than they may think.

Not maintaining your home makes it harder to sell
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Not maintaining your home makes it harder to sell

In these tough economic times, it is tempting to overlook home maintenance, but this could cost you a sale when you put your home on the market.