Living in a city apartment can be a lot of fun, offering an enjoyable lifestyle without the suburban drudgery of peak-hour traffic or the maintenance hassles of your average family home. Entry-level prices are lower than houses as a rule because an apartment or condo doesn’t come with a land component even though they’re often…
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No man (or woman) is an island, as the saying goes, and that is never more true than when you purchase property. You need to surround yourself with people you can trust and great professionals who can guide and support you through one of the most significant purchases you’ll ever make. With so much at…
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When you’re hunting for a property, you may come across a couple of terms that will be unfamiliar to you – the “short sale” and “foreclosure”. What’s the difference, you may ask. Each term refers to a property that’s for sale, but the process of completing a deal is very different. If you find a…
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One of the great pleasures of buying a new property or renovating an old one is to be able to tap into your imagination and creative spirit to decorate and furnish your dream. If you follow the basic rules of interior design, then you will be more than delighted with your final result. Some of…
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Sudden increases in property prices, such as the one we’re experiencing right now, is not a new phenomenon in real estate. While sellers might rejoice, buyers face an increasing financial challenge. Breaking into the market for the first time is formidable, and it can be daunting for owners who want to climb the property ladder…
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If you’re currently a first-time buyer, or even you’ve had experience in the real estate market before, you’ll have confronted a few examples of legal-sounding jargon that can be confusing. One term that causes a fair amount of head-scratching is “under contract”. You’ve no doubt have walked or driven past a property that’s been for…
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In your hunt for a dream home, most buyers have one question continually running through their heads – “am I going to pay too much?”. When the market is as hot as it is right now, there can be a sense of urgency and even panic that you will miss out. Mistakes in real estate…
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There’s no denying that house hunting can be stressful, especially if you’ve already sold your current home and must find a new property before you need to go to the expense of temporary accommodation. The technologies that we use in real estate these days have made it easier than ever to find your dream home.…
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If you’re seeking an apartment to buy, you have an array of choices in terms of location, height within the building and available amenities, such as an elevator, garden, gym and swimming pool. The foundation of any search is your decision to buy an apartment or condo off-the-plan, purchase in a brand new complex or…
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Sometimes, the realities of trying to buy a property can be harsh. Your dreams can turn to dust when the building inspector’s report reveals the home you’ve fallen in love with is prone to flooding, or has termites, mould, rising damp or rotting foundations. And now you face a dilemma: do you return to the…
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