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Home buying: Steering clear of common mistakesBuying a new home is exciting and it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and make rash decisions which could lead to costly regrets.How to build equity in your property fasterWhether you’re looking to upgrade your home or improve its resale value, there are several effective strategies to boost your equity quickly.Do this before you put in an offer to purchase your dream homeIt is vital to realise that an offer to purchase a property is a legally binding contract and that you cannot get out of it without incurring onerous financial penalties. You should therefore be ready to purchase the property before you put in your offer.