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Sectional title levies: cheaper is not always better
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Sectional title levies: cheaper is not always better

Basing a buying decision on the affordability of monthly levies is not good practice. What you are really looking for is a well-run, well-versed body corporate that knows how to balance a budget.

Reduce your bond faster with lump-sum deposits
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Reduce your bond faster with lump-sum deposits

Paying a little extra off your home loan every month can dramatically reduce the term of the loan and can also result in big savings on interest.

Tips on investing in your own property
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Tips on investing in your own property

These are the key elements that you should consider when deciding on investing in property for the first time.

What type of landlord do you want to be?
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What type of landlord do you want to be?

The income you can earn from a rental property depends greatly on the type of property you choose to invest in.

Sectional title alterations
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Sectional title alterations

Alterations made without proper approvals to sectional title units can make it difficult, for all homeowners in the complex, to sell.

The ins and outs of instalment sales
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The ins and outs of instalment sales

While it is not always recommended, an instalment sale can in some instances be a useful option for completing a property transaction.

Dealing with tenants and utilities
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Dealing with tenants and utilities

One of the more contentious issues in tenancies is the paying of utilities, which includes water, refuse, sewerage and electricity. Here's what you need to know.

Don’t spend too much while waiting for your new home
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Don’t spend too much while waiting for your new home

Here's how to avoid over spending during the period in which you’re waiting for your home loan to be approved.

How to reduce the interest on your home loan
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How to reduce the interest on your home loan

If the interest on your monthly bond repayment is eating away at your pocket, consider these tips to help you reduce it.