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My home’s not selling, what’s wrong with it?
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My home’s not selling, what’s wrong with it?

You've put your home on the market and although potential buyers are coming to view the property in their droves, they don’t seem to be making any offers. So what's the problem?

Master the art of negotiation when buying a house
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Master the art of negotiation when buying a house

Most of us are uncomfortable about negotiating a deal, especially on a property. Mastering a few tricks will give you the power to go out and get yourself the best deal.

How can I get my partner’s name off my title deed?
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How can I get my partner’s name off my title deed?

Attorney, Denoon Sampson, talks about how to undo and terminate your ownership of property with another person.

These are the 5 things that estate agents hate most
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These are the 5 things that estate agents hate most

Estate agents deal with all kinds of people and often find that some buyers are way more difficult than others. But what exactly gets agents hot under the collar?

What happens when you fall out of love with your home
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What happens when you fall out of love with your home

So, living in your dream home isn’t exactly what you thought it would be like. Do you cut and run or can the relationship be saved?

Attract qualified property buyers, even in a tough economy
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Attract qualified property buyers, even in a tough economy

The property market is in favour of buyers, so sellers have to get their property marketing plan right. Here’s how to give your home sale the edge.

Why a 2-month rental deposit makes sense for landlords
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Why a 2-month rental deposit makes sense for landlords

For tenants, a 2-month rental deposit may seem steep, but for many landlords it just makes business sense.

Planning for homeownership success
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Planning for homeownership success

How to make sure you’re financially ready to buy a home in 2017.

Landlords can be held responsible for the actions of their tenants
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Landlords can be held responsible for the actions of their tenants

A recent report in the Smith Tabata Buchanan Boyes (STBB) newsletter highlights the importance of keeping tabs on what is happening on your property if a tenant is in place.