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Dear Heather,I am selling a home and the property I am going to move into won’t be available until two weeks after the transaction closes. Can I rent my existing home back from the new owner? Should I pay rent? What happens if something gets damaged?...

Dear HeatherI see more lots of land coming on to the market for sale. We are thinking of buying property, what are the advantages and disadvantages of buying a lot versus an older home that needs renovating?To Build or Not to BuildDear to Build or No...

Dear Heather, Why isn’t my house selling? I have had it on the market for six months and many people have looked, but no one has made an offer? Disappointed! Dear Disappointed, The bulk of mail I receive from readers asks for tips on selling a home. ...

Dear Heather, Our children are all grown up and have their own lives. We are still living in our family home, but find the upkeep on the house and the garden very tiring and expensive, and we have rooms we don’t even use. We are starting to think we...

Dear Heather, I have just bought a home and I notice there are no smoke alarms or fire extinguishers, what would you recommend? Fire Safety Conscious Dear Fire Safety Conscious, This is the time of year that people should be sure that fire...

Dear Heather, It’s a new year and with all the celebrating out of the way, I plan to declutter my house. Do you have any advice on where to start? Resolve to Declutter Dear Resolve to Declutter, January is an excellent time of year to tackle this o...

Dear Heather: I have recently lost a parent, and on top of that my partner and I have separated. I know the song goes “It’s the happ, happiest time of the year” but actually for me this year it’s not. I’m dreading it. Can you recommend any home proje...

Dear Heather: I have seen a house on the water that I would like to buy. The owner has four moorings off the dock which I would like to have. However, I am confused as I have been told that the moorings can’t be sold with the house. Please could you ...

Dear Heather, I am just about to put my property on the market; it’s December. Does anyone look at or buy property over Christmas? Christmas Conundrum Dear Christmas Conundrum, Serious buyers never stop looking and here are a few reasons why ‘tis the...

Dear Heather: I want to sell my house. I was thinking of selling it myself so that I don’t have to pay the five per cent commission to the agency. It seems like a lot of money, I am not sure I can afford it. — For Sale By Owner Dear For Sale By Owner...

Dear Heather: I was pulling out my winter clothes and it seemed like a great time to do some throwing out, have you got any suggestions? — Too Much Stuff Dear Too Much Stuff: This is a great time to do some sorting out before the Christmas frenzy kic...

Dear Heather: I am thinking of selling my condo and getting a free-standing home for my growing family, how will I know when I’m ready to do this? — Moving Up Dear Moving Up: Today’s housing market presents considerable opportunities for potential ho...