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Avoiding tenants from hell
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Avoiding tenants from hell

Landlords have been sharing some of their tenant horror stories online, and they are a cautionary tale for those looking to rent out their property.

Selling a unit when levies are in arrears
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Selling a unit when levies are in arrears

The sale of a unit in a sectional title scheme cannot go through until the outstanding debt is settled.

Prospective homebuyers should make a decision soon
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Prospective homebuyers should make a decision soon

With the prospect of home loans being harder to come by in the second half of the year, those that are determined to buy property should do it soon.

Understanding the terms of your rental deposit is critical
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Understanding the terms of your rental deposit is critical

One of the most common areas of conflict between letting agents and tenants is around the refund of the tenant’s deposit.

How to sell your home to millennials
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How to sell your home to millennials

The journey of searching for a home has evolved over the years. Here’s how to keep up with the times and successfully sell your home to a millennial market.

Rules for renovations in a sectional title scheme
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Rules for renovations in a sectional title scheme

Before starting renovations on your newly purchased home in a sectional title scheme, you need to be familiar with the scheme’s rules.

Don’t regret your home purchase
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Don’t regret your home purchase

Buying a home is a huge financial undertaking, so make sure you carefully consider everything before putting your offer in.

Essential questions for buyers to ask their estate agent
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Essential questions for buyers to ask their estate agent

An estate agent typically represents a seller in any residential property transaction, but buyers are entitled to ask questions of them about the property.

What makes a property sales agreement a valid contract?
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What makes a property sales agreement a valid contract?

In order for a property sales agreement to be considered a legally binding document, there are some key aspects that need to be in place.