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Buying a home? A deposit makes all the difference
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Buying a home? A deposit makes all the difference

Despite the buyer’s market in the property industry at the moment, in the wake of the global economic downturn, banks are still wary of granting 100% home loans. In light of this, if you’re ...

Tips for applying for a bond or home loan
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Tips for applying for a bond or home loan

When applying for a bond or home loan, it’s not just the buyer’s affordability that needs to be ascertained, it’s the buyer’s credit and payment profile that will be checked carefully too

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What maintenance is a tenant responsible for?

Q&A session with Michelle Dickens from the Tenant Profile Network. Transcript: Wear and tear is a very challenging topic to discuss for tenants and landlords because what is a material defect for a tenant might not be a material ...

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When can a landlord withhold a tenants' deposit?

Q&A with Michelle Dickens from the Tenant Profile Network. Transcript: So the tenants deposit is held on behalf of the tenant, We must remember that it is his deposit that is held in trust and it is there to be used in certain ...

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Who would be responsible for the repair of a broken geyser?

Q&A with Michelle Dickens from the Tenant Profile Network. Transcript: So generally the geyser falls under the homeowners insurance, especially in Sectional Title you will find that insurance will cover a faulty geyser. That ...

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Fall in Love with the Right Property

Let's be honest here, although there is a great deal of excitement linked to buying a new home, there is also a certain amount of stress, particularly when you can't find exactly what you are looking for. Finding the right ...

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Easter Holiday Rentals - Avoid Being Scammed

With Easter approaching we would like to warn people that there are scammers trying to make money from people looking for holiday accommodation. Media reports in January told the story how people who had rented accommodation for ...

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First Aid For The Home

Picture the scene: a cyclist makes his way through the quiet streets at dawn. All is calm. All is quiet except for the chirping of the birds. Until he accidentally hits the curb and sends himself hurtling over the handlebars. ...

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Invest in property and build your wealth by beating the averages

The outlook for the residential property market remains subdued, with real house price deflation predicted for 2013. But, weak house prices are ironically good for the buy-to-let market, as yields are gradually ...