Monthly Archives: July 2018

Simple ideas to boost your home’s value

Simple ideas to boost your home’s value

Taking care of basic maintenance tasks before you sell your home is a no-brainer, but a quick and not-too-costly renovation can add a lot of appeal for potential buyers, and may boost the final sale price. Basics first Fix those little faults that you no longer notice – leaky taps, rusty gutters, broken window catches. […]

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Breaking up is hard to do

Breaking up is hard to do

On top of the emotional impact, there are practical rami cations as well. We look at how to make the transition a little less stressful. When there’s a separation or divorce, debts you’ve accrued during the relationship unfortunately don’t go away. The longer a couple is together, the harder it can be to unravel all […]

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Refinancing could save you thousands – and give you greater flexibility

Refinancing could save you thousands – and give you greater flexibility

Reducing the interest you pay on your mortgage could help you save thousands of dollars in interest over the period of your loan. As there’s plenty of competition in the home loan sector, it could be worth looking around for a lower rate. What is re nancing? Re nancing is the process of replacing an […]

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Buying property with other people: Mine, yours or ours?

Buying property with other people: Mine, yours or ours?

When people buy property together, particularly if it’s with a partner or spouse, they often register the title in both people’s names – especially if they’re going to live in the property. But other arrangements are possible, several friends might opt to own individual shares in a property, for example, or a couple might choose […]

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Budget breakdown: implications for property buyers and sellers.

Budget breakdown: implications for property buyers and sellers.

The 2017 Budget had a strong focus on housing supply and affordability. This year, housing took a back seat with no new, direct measures for first homebuyers or renters. However, some of the changes will likely have an indirect effect on both the residential and commercial sectors. Stable interest rates Homebuyers can take comfort from […]

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