(Figure 1. Moving can be exhausting and can even ruin the mood for a new move.) When people discuss anything about moving house, they usually present horror stories. Stories of how moving made them want to never change houses ever again. Or stories of how they lost they lost sleep on a missing remote. Not everybody can live the minimalist life, and we tend to carry almost all our belongings with us when we move. This means taking along all your appliances, furniture, and other stuff at home. As a result, moving becomes a complicated process that we all pray we just get over with so we can enjoy our new home. So

Buying your first home can be quite exciting but stressful at the same time. The idea of finally having your own home is something almost everybody dreams about. However, nobody tells you how hard it is to go and buy a new home. There are papers to sign, people to talk to, finances to be sorted out. Oh and the competition. This is where most first home buyers lose their sanity. When they find their dream home only to be crushed by another party. (Source: Flickr: alachuacounty) Let’s be clear. Competition is expected when you are buying homes. In fact, you should be wondering why you don’t have competition in a property

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What is asceticism? Asceticism, pronounced a-set-e-cism, is the practice of renouncing all earthly possessions. It is most commonly seen in practice by Buddhist monks as a form of self-discipline to reflect their resolve. What does that have to do with property and finance? Not all possessions can be disposed of so easily. If you own a townhouse or apartment, you will usually have a commitment to pay your body corporate levy every quarter. What happens when a monk walks away from a half-million dollar Sydney apartment? Law Siek Hong, a Malaysian born-again monk, renounced his ownership of 72/3-5 Darley Street in Darlinghurst and disappeared leaving no trail to follow. The