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Property management: your key to property investment success

Property management is divided into two main components: tenant placement and rental management. Mastering these activities will dramatically improve your property investment success.
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
22 Feb 2018

Tips for maintaining a rental property

Renting out a property is not a get out of jail free card when it comes to maintenance. Every home, regardless of how good its tenant, needs to looked after.
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
21 Feb 2018

10 reasons to downsize your house

More South Africans are realising that bigger isn't necessarily better when it comes to homeownership, and are choosing to downsize.
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
21 Feb 2018

Buying property together: how couples can avoid conflict

Conflict can arise when partners have different ideas about what they want in a home. Here’s how to find common ground.
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
15 Feb 2018

How to buy a home that’s a ‘keeper’

With slow property price growth and high living costs to contend with, homeowners are staying in the same home for longer. Here’s how to buy for the long-term.
Property Advice
BetterBond
14 Feb 2018

Taking out a loan for a bond deposit is a mistake

Getting into debt to pay a deposit when buying a home, can compromise your chances of qualifying for a home loan.
Property Advice
Press
12 Feb 2018

How marriage contracts affect property rights

Couples should consider the financial consequences of their marriage on their assets.
Property Advice
Press
09 Feb 2018

A question of volume in sectional title schemes

Today, many of us live in sectional title developments. And although there are numerous benefits to be had, there are also negatives – one of which relates to noise levels.
Property Advice
Jacqueline Gray
08 Feb 2018

The importance of a budget for homeowners

Having a budget is an essential tool for achieving your goals and getting closer to owning a new home.
Property Advice
Press
07 Feb 2018

Should I renovate or move to a new home?

What do you do if the home no longer fits your growing family’s needs? Do you stay and renovate your existing home or find a home that meets your developing criteria?
Property Advice
Press
07 Feb 2018