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Buying Property

Buying vs Renting

Tired of living in leased accommodation for years and wondering whether to buy your own patch. Is now the right time or is it better to continue renting? This section could help you decide.

Buying vs Renting

Planning Your Purchase

You have money in the bank and you are now ready to make the plunge. Read this section. It will to give you a few guidelines and tips.

Planning Your Purchase

Finding an agent

Opting for an agent-listed property or an owner-listed property is a personal choice, and besides location, housing type and flat, the buyer ought to pay careful attention to his choice.

Finding an agent

Choosing the right property

From living on a boat in Aberdeen to having a village house in Sha Tin, this section will help you decide on a good option for your purchase.

Choosing the right property

Viewing a property

There are so many items to consider when viewing a property! It's important to have a checklist ready. It will help you ensure you ask all the right questions.

Viewing a property

Legal steps to buying

Don’t panic. If buying a property seems daunting, follow these easy steps to give you an idea of what to expect.

Legal steps to buying

Tax implications

When do you qualify as a professional property trader? The difference between paying profits tax on a property sale – or not – is substantial. So if you decide to sell your home quickly make sure you don’t accidentally fall into this category.

Tax implications