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Make sure you understand the costs
and how to protect your investment.

What are some renovations that add value to my home?

Should I sell, rent, or borrow? The pros and cons

Understanding house prices

Buying a home is a big step. Make sure you understand the costs – and how to protect your investment.

Is it better to buy or rent?

Chapter 1:
Rent or buy: which is better for me?
Chapter 2:
How do I rent my first apartment or home? Part 1
Chapter 3:
How do I rent my first apartment or home? Part 2
Chapter 4:
What are my rights as a tenant?

How do I save to buy a home?

Chapter 1:
What do I need to know before I start looking for a home?
Chapter 2:
How much money do I need to buy a home?
Chapter 3:
How do I save for a down payment?
Chapter 4:
How do I use payroll savings to save for a down payment?
Chapter 5:
Should I buy a home now, or wait and save more money?

Understanding your mortgage

Chapter 1:
What is a mortgage?
Chapter 2:
What does the bank look at before it approves my mortgage?
Chapter 3:
What choices do I have when I shop for a mortgage?
Chapter 4:
Fixed or variable mortgage - which is better?
Chapter 5:
How can you cut your mortgage costs?
Chapter 6:
Should you add other expenses into your mortgage?

How do I invest in a home?

Chapter 1:
Is a home a good investment?
Chapter 2:
How do I buy my first home?
Chapter 3:
What government plans can help me buy my first home?
Chapter 4:
How can I help my son or daughter buy their first home?
Chapter 5:
How does buying a home compare with other ways of investing?
Chapter 6:
When is renovating my home a good investment?
Chapter 7:
How much is my home worth?

How do I protect my property against loss or damage?

Chapter 1:
Why should I insure my property?
Chapter 2:
What property do I need to insure?
Chapter 3:
What insurance do I need for my home?
Chapter 4:
Do I need any special insurance coverage?

How do I turn my property into income?

Chapter 1:
What are ways to get cash from my home?
Chapter 2:
Should I sell my home, rent it out, or borrow?
Chapter 3:
Checklist: Is selling my own home a good choice for me?
Chapter 4:
How do I compare my options to get income from my property?
Chapter 5:
Does it make sense for me to borrow against the value of my home?
Chapter 6:
How do I create income from a second home or vacation property?
Chapter 7:
Is a rental property a good investment?
Chapter 8:
Is buying a student condo for my child a good investment?

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