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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 true cost of buying a resale home: everything on top of the price
The agreed price is only part of what you will pay. Stamp duty, registration, brokerage, legal fees and society charges all need cash — plan for them early.
Getting a home loan for a resale property: how it differs
Lenders look at a resale property and its paperwork more closely than a new-build. Here is what they check, and how to keep the purchase on schedule.