Tag: Lea Jacobs
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8 Types of real estate agents who will drive you round the bend
Love them or loathe them, you can’t move home without them. Well, you can try, but a good real estate agent can make your life a whole lot easier and can help to seal the deal. Here’s a tongue-in-cheek field guide to eight other varieties. By Lea Jacobs
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The good, the bad and the ugly truth about home buyers
While you may argue that estate agents earn a lot of money for seemingly doing very little, you have to feel a tad sorry for them, given that they have to deal with buyers from all walks of life, writes property journalist Lea Jacobs.
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The top 5 tips for selling your home
There are thousands of tips on how best to sell your home. Some, such as keeping a vanilla pod boiling on the stove (homely smells apparently help a property sell faster) seem a little over the top, so we narrowed it down to the five best ways to help you get the most out of…
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How to buy a bargain home on auction
Going, going, gone! At the fall of the hammer, you could find yourself with the property bargain of your dreams. But don’t rush in until you know the pitfalls, advises property specialist Lea Jacobs
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Renting vs Buying: Why you should buy
It is important to buy a property that will suit your needs for some years to come. In other words, while that bachelor flat may seem ideal to those who have recently married, factors such as when the couple plans to start a family should be taken into consideration before buying.
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Renting vs Buying: Why you should rent
Your real estate agent may give you an odd look if you say you’d rather rent than buy, but there are some good reasons for choosing to be a tenant rather than a buyer. By Lea Jacobs.