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Avoid a Settlement Valuation Nightmare
AVOID A SETTLEMENT VALUATION NIGHTMARE
by Jon Ilievski, Head of Investor Education, Aviate Group
The apartment you bought off-the-plan two years ago is finally approaching settlement, but the bank says it’s not worth as much as you paid for it and won’t lend you as much as you’d counted on, leaving a finance gap you may struggle to fill.
Real Estate Jargon Busters
A. Accrued Depreciation - The total depreciation of a property over a period of time. Usually the difference between the replacement value at purchase and its present appraised value. Appeciation - An increase in a property’s value over time. Property can appreciate...
Would You Like to to Pay Off Your Mortgage Sooner?
Would You Like To To Pay Off Your Mortgage Sooner?
Your home loan is probably the biggest investment you will make in your life, and a debt that most people would like to pay off as quickly as possible. But how achievable is that?
Here, we’ll look at just some of the key ways to pay off your mortgage sooner …..
Joint Tenants Or Tenants In Common?
Joint Tenants Or Tenants In Common?
When you are buying property you have the choice of choosing “Joint Tenants” or “Tenants in Common”. It’s really important that your Conveyance contains the correct instruction confirmed in writing so this article explains this in a little bit more detail …
Get Your Home Ready For Sale in 7 Easy Steps
Get Your Home Ready For Sale in 7 Easy Steps
Getting the maximum price when you sell your home is crucial and preparing the property in advance is vital. Here are our top tips for getting your home ready for sale….
3 Warning Signs of a Bad Tenant
We’re sure you’ve heard the horror stories about bad tenants from landlords. From missing rental payments to leaving the property a total mess; these types of tenants are the scourge of property investors who are only trying to secure their retirement. This blog post explores 3 of the signs of a bad tenant for you to be on the look out for ….