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Expert advice for new millennial landlords
Property Advice

Expert advice for new millennial landlords

As homeowners in their 30s move on from their first homes, they face a decision on whether to sell or rent out the property. Here is some advice for those who choose to become landlords.

Home selling due to emigration still high
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Home selling due to emigration still high

Statistics from FNB show that the emigration-related selling was still high in the first three months of 2018, in spite of the improved political and economic outook.

Blair Atholl Golf & Equestrian Estate releases final 80 vacant stands for purchase
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Blair Atholl Golf & Equestrian Estate releases final 80 vacant stands for purchase

The last 80 vacant residential stands on the well-established and exclusive Blair Atholl Golf & Equestrian Estate are now available for purchase.

Cape Town’ Atlantic Seaboard now a buyer’s market
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Cape Town’ Atlantic Seaboard now a buyer’s market

Cape Town’s property market is showing signs of a slowdown and the Atlantic Seaboard has also been affected. With more stock on the market, serious buyers are in a good negotiating position.

Property Advice

What to consider before buying a sectional title unit.

Sectional title living has pros and cons, as with anything in life. Here's what to consider before purchasing a sectional title home.

Why the Alberton property market remains popular with buyers and renters
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Why the Alberton property market remains popular with buyers and renters

This well-connected area has a wide range of property that appeals to buyers and renters at all price levels.

Property Advice

Eco-friendly solutions: How to make your new home green.

Greening up your home is not only good for the planet, it can be great for your bank account too! here are some handy green home solutions to consider.

Attracting foreign property investors in the Western Cape
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Attracting foreign property investors in the Western Cape

While the migration to the Western Cape from other parts of South Africa has slowed, there is continued demand for property in the province from foreign buyers.

Interest rate cut: Great news for the property market
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Interest rate cut: Great news for the property market

The South African Reserve Bank announced this week that the interest rate will be cut by 25 basis points. The repo rate will now be 6.5% and the prime lending rate of banks will be 10%.