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The ideal starter home
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The ideal starter home

Embarking on the journey to homeownership?

Latent and patent defects
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Latent and patent defects

The literal meaning of the Dutch word ‘Voetstoots’, means ‘testing with a shove of the foot’ but in property law it translates as a property being sold ‘as is’, or ‘what you see is what you get’.

The colour renovation
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The colour renovation

Colour is a life-impacting force.

Preparing your home for a new owner
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Preparing your home for a new owner

There is no law that says you have to even clean your house once you have moved out, but it is almost a silent requirement or expectation.

Beyond the costs of solar: the value of residential installations
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Beyond the costs of solar: the value of residential installations

As load shedding continues unabated, one of the most topical subjects in homes across South Africa is solar energy.

Does your property need a stage?
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Does your property need a stage?

Every home will sell if it is priced correctly.

The importance of your net worth
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The importance of your net worth

Everybody wants a bargain, which is why shopping online has become so popular given you don’t need to leave the comfort of your home to do a comparison hunt.

What you need to know about making an Offer to Purchase
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What you need to know about making an Offer to Purchase

An Offer to Purchase is a legally binding document. It is, therefore, important to understand what is contained therein and the implications of signing one.

Property sector bets on Proptech to weather economic headwinds
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Property sector bets on Proptech to weather economic headwinds

The blend of property and technology, Proptech, is becoming increasingly more integral to the residential real estate’s operations and strategy.