Take extra care with contingent sales
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The recent interest rate increases are not only affecting home buyers - they are also making home sellers more anxious and inclined to accept contingent offers.
Here's why new developments are back in favour
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Rising interest rates mean falling affordability - and this is currently being reflected in home buyers' increased interest in new developments
Get the whole picture when you buy Sectional Title
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Most buyers who are considering a Sectional Tile property know by now that they should first check how much the monthly levy is and what it covers
Be the nosy tenant - before you sign the lease
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The PPA provides for rental agents to give prospective tenants a document disclosing everything they know about the condition of the property
Get bond-free before you retire
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Anyone approaching retirement or even semi-retirement now should be doing whatever they can to ensure that they will be living in a bond- or rent-free home.
Four potholes for new home buyers to avoid
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Buying a home is still one of the biggest financial commitments that most people will ever make - and it has become even more complex in recent years
Press pause before you decide on a home for retirement
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A fully-paid-for home is a great aim if you're planning for a financially secure retirement - but you should actually not buy too far in advance
There is a point to those appearance rules
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Life in a gated estate comes with many benefits, including additional security and more freedom of movement
Found your Valentine? Start saving for a home
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If you're a couple that has just decided to get married, you should be spending time on planning to buy your first home together
How to speed up deposit savings - and why you should
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For the past 18 months, first-time buyers have been streaming into the property market to take advantage of the low interest rates
