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How investing in your own home gives you great returns
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How investing in your own home gives you great returns

Looking for the best return on your money? Paying just a little extra into your home loan every month is one of the best investments you can make.

Property transactions: when does the ‘Cooling off’ period apply
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Property transactions: when does the ‘Cooling off’ period apply

Contrary to popular belief, the cooling-off period does not apply to all property transactions. A signed offer to purchase remains valid, except for in these circumstances.

Don’t let the mortgage clause in your OTP trip you up
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Don’t let the mortgage clause in your OTP trip you up

Buyers should be wary of how the bond clause in an offer to purchase is worded or they could end up in hot water.

The best kept secrets for buying a home
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The best kept secrets for buying a home

If you’re serious about buying a house, you need to know the lay of the land. These are our top tips for home buyers.

Rules for renting property to family
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Rules for renting property to family

Renting out a property is a business and should be treated as such regardless of who the tenant is. Here’s how to put the right structures in place when renting to family.

Don’t lose out when selling your home
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Don’t lose out when selling your home

With the economy and the property market showing sluggish growth, there is the risk that some homeowners will lose money when selling their homes. Here’s how to prevent this.

Why you should install separate meters in sectional title schemes
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Why you should install separate meters in sectional title schemes

Installing separate meters for water and electricity will help the financial management of sectional title schemes. This is how the project needs to be tackled.

Protecting yourself from identity theft
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Protecting yourself from identity theft

A current court case, dealing with a house that was sold fraudulently, has highlighted the risks of identity theft. Here’s what you need to know.

The House of Horrors – not just the stuff of movies, lore and legend
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The House of Horrors – not just the stuff of movies, lore and legend

Buying a home with a host of undisclosed defects can turn your dream move into a horror movie, starring you. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.