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Bank-auctioned homes may be cheaper
Watch out for any unpaid dues, taxes and society bills the previous owner could have defaulted on
Get real about consensus estimates
Oversimplification of estimates implies equal chances of success and failure for the trader
Cheaper to lease than buy a car
Compare interest paid on car loan and tax benefit on rentals before deciding
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Sell physical gold and buy futures
Since physical gold is at a premium, gain from arbitrage by selling physical gold against delivery and buying futures
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Update your investment strategy
Those who do not adapt to changes will lose out on superior investment avenues
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Checklist for renting out your house
Some societies may charge flat owners extra maintenance fee if the tenant uses the amenities
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Improper closure can cause more problems
Ensure that you have an acknowledgement from the financial institution when closing a bank account, credit card or insurance policy
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Strong contender due to locational advantages
HOT SPOT: KALAMBOLI, NAVI MUMBAI
Risks in crowd funding
Be sure of your project idea and delivery time, as you might need to pay back your investors
Grass is greener on the other side
Investors are willing to punt on rumours but not expose themselves aggressively to industries they understand
Go for the tested consumer stocks
These are less likely to lose further ground and more likely to see a quick comeback
Don't get carried away by asset price swings
Stick to your allocation ratio and don't go overboard on a single asset
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