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First-time buyers flock as Cape Town market becomes increasingly accessible
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First-time buyers flock as Cape Town market becomes increasingly accessible

FIRST-TIME BUYER RUSH: For the first time in almost a decade, the Cape Town market is much more accessible to first-time buyers

What today’s buyer wants: New survey reveals the factors that drive property purchases
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What today’s buyer wants: New survey reveals the factors that drive property purchases

A South African survey has revealed the realities of today’s local property buyer, and what is most important to them when it comes to where - and how - they choose to live.

Ensure you work with a properly qualified estate agent
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Ensure you work with a properly qualified estate agent

The importance of working with a registered estate agent.

Buyers are competing, don’t lose out on your dream, make a great offer to purchase
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Buyers are competing, don’t lose out on your dream, make a great offer to purchase

How to make a competitive offer to purchase.

Affordability, good conduct vital to lease renewals this year
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Affordability, good conduct vital to lease renewals this year

While some tenants may find it tricky to renew their leases, those who acted with integrity are likely to find landlords willing to renew their lease and possibly even on better terms.

The lifetime benefits of buying young
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The lifetime benefits of buying young

Why buying property at a young age is beneficial in the long run.

Record breaking sales in Langebaan during lockdown
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Record breaking sales in Langebaan during lockdown

There was a surge of property sales in Langebaan during the lockdown.

How to avoid the dreaded ‘double-commission’ disputes
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How to avoid the dreaded ‘double-commission’ disputes

Tips on how to make sure paying agent commission goes as smoothly as possible.

Reserve Fund compliance now urgent for ST schemes
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Reserve Fund compliance now urgent for ST schemes

Sectional title schemes are required t be compliant with reserve fund provisions.