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Plain-English notes on buying, selling and investing in resale property — documents, costs, loans and what to check before you sign.
The resale property document checklist: what to ask the seller for
A resale purchase is only as safe as its paperwork. Here is the set of documents to request, what each one proves, and the red flags to look for.
Carpet, built-up and super area — what you are actually paying for
Two flats both advertised at the same size can have very different usable space. Here is how the three area measures differ and how to compare listings fairly.