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What makes a good property investment
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What makes a good property investment

Choosing the right location when it comes to buying a property is a complex decision and one that is almost entirely driven by your own needs, especially if it is your residence.

Patent and latent property defects explained
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Patent and latent property defects explained

If you’re buying or selling property, it’s important to know about your rights regarding patent and latent defects.

All the world’s a stage…even your home
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All the world’s a stage…even your home

Homestaging is the art of dressing up your home to improve your chances of a sale. Here’s what you need to know about this trend in property.

How to avoid money drama with your roommate
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How to avoid money drama with your roommate

Finances can quickly make things turn sour between you and your roommates if you don’t have a plan in place. Check out these helpful tips on how to divvy up the expenses.

These are the home improvements that add the most value
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These are the home improvements that add the most value

If you’re planning on making improvements to your home this year, these are the projects that will give you the best returns.

Beware the occupational rent trap
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Beware the occupational rent trap

Occupational rent is an aspect that often gets overlooked in a sales agreement. Setting the rental too high or too low can have disastrous consequences for buyers or sellers.

Glaring maintenance issues will devalue your home
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Glaring maintenance issues will devalue your home

In a buyer’s market like today's, sellers need to pull out all the stops in order to achieve a quick sale at a good price. An unloved, badly maintained home is harder to sell.

Why Sell or Buy a Home With a Warranty?
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Why Sell or Buy a Home With a Warranty?

A home is for most people the largest purchase they will make. And yet homes are bought without warranties. Not anymore!

Budgeting tips for sectional title schemes
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Budgeting tips for sectional title schemes

Trustees of sectional title schemes should consider these useful tips when structuring the scheme’s annual budget for the year ahead.