Tuesday, 12th MayDeposit Bonds...what are they?
Most purchasers think that they need to provide a bank or personal cheque for the 10% deposit to secure a property. A good alternative is what’s called a deposit bond, which can be used to cover the purchaser until settlement.
by Peter Kelaher in Home Buyers Advice Articles
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Friday, 21st Feb‘Overwhelmed’ home seekers take surprising short cuts to speed up search
Source: Aidan Devine House hunters are going to extreme lengths to get through the home buying process after realising the required leg work is chewing up too much of their time.
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Thursday, 19th DecHouse hunting in the holidays – Is Christmas a good time to buy or sell?
Source: homesales.com.au You’ll often hear that the weeks surrounding Christmas and New Year are a bad time to buy or sell property and should be avoided.
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Wednesday, 27th NovDetermining a property's true market value
Before entering into a property purchase, a thorough investigation should be made to assess what the property is truly worth in the current market. The first step is to collate research on recent sales in the area.&
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Friday, 22nd NovSome Important Rules When Buying
The following is a checklist that should be addressed, when on the lookout for your dream home or investment property: Buying the worst house in the best street is fine for someone that possesses good renovation skills, but please...
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Wednesday, 25th SepWhat title am I buying?
In property ownership, there are different titles in which the ownership can take form. There are several different property titles in Australia when it comes to purchasing property.
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Tuesday, 17th SepThe benefits of Negative Gearing
Negative gearing is the process by which investors can offset losses incurred during the course of owning an income bearing investment, against income from other sources, and thus reduce their tax liability.
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Wednesday, 28th AugQuestions to ask when purchasing a property to save you time & money in the future!
Here are some questions to ask when purchasing a property which could save you considerable expense and inconvenience: Is the building free from damp?
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Wednesday, 31st JulHow to be prepared to buy a property!
Property Buyer Advice - How to be prepared to buy a property! On average, people only purchase a property every 7 to 10 years. It's hard to remember and know exactly what steps to take to be prepared to purchase a property.
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Wednesday, 17th JulAuction Tactics
With the majority of property in Sydney’s top locations coming up for auction these days, many people are trying to sharpen up their skills before attending what can be nerve-racking experience.
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