PROPERTY VALUE AFFECTS RATES AND TAXES

18 October 2017
Each month homeowners receive a bill for the rates and taxes applicable to their property, but what are these municipal rates used for and how is the amount worked out? Municipal property rates are...
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QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE LISTING YOUR HOME

18 October 2017
Just as buyers need to do their research before taking on homeownership, those who are considering placing their home on the market also need to spend some time contemplating certain aspects before th...
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QUESTIONS TO ASK THE CONVEYANCING ATTORNEY

18 October 2017
Ownership of a property takes more than a signature on an Offer to Purchase or for that matter the payment of the purchase price.  The property needs to go through the process of transfer and nee...
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SCHOOLS IMPACT HOME VALUES

18 October 2017
Purchasing a property is a large financial commitment, and as such, there are several vital aspects that need to be considered before taking the final step towards homeownership. While price, the type...
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SELECT THE RIGHT ATTORNEY FOR TRANSFER

18 October 2017
Having the right attorney by your side during a property sales transaction can help to shorten and smooth an often complex process. During the property transfer and registration process, you'll ty...
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SELLING? HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

18 October 2017
As the market transitions and more inventory becomes available to buyers, sellers will find themselves in a far more competitive environment. As a result, they now have to be aware of the competition...
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SHOULD EQUITY IN THE BOND BE USED FOR DEBT?

18 October 2017
Often car loans and credit cards accrue interest at a much higher rate than a home loan, which is why many people decide to take equity out of their home loan to pay off their other debts. Focusing on...
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SUBMITTING AN OFFER

18 October 2017
Finding the right home is only one step in the process to becoming a homeowner. Once you have narrowed down the search and found the home that meets your criteria, the next step is to put pen to paper...
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TENANT SELECTION IS IMPERATIVE TO RENTAL SUCCESS

18 October 2017
Purchasing an investment property and renting it out can be a mutually beneficial arrangement for both the landlord and tenant, provided the owner of the property adheres to a few key principles from...
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THE PROCESS OF REZONING OR SUBDIVIDING

18 October 2017
If you are looking to rezone your property for business use or subdivide to sell a portion of your land, it may take longer than you initially expected. Whether applying to rezone or subdivide a pr...
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