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Moving from renting to buying

If you’ve been renting for a while and are ready to take the next step to buying your own home, you need to do your homework and know exactly what you are getting yourself into.
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Press
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20 Jul 2017

Avoid underinsurance and stay the king of your castle

Your home is likely to be your most substantial financial investment. That’s why insuring it correctly is so important.
Property Advice
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Hollard
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19 Jul 2017

Inspections protect both landlords and tenants

It’s vitally important to conduct incoming and outgoing inspections in order to ensure that the rental deposit on a property is handled fairly.
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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19 Jul 2017

Rules for smoking or braaiing in Sectional Title schemes

The Sectional Title Schemes Management act is a breath of fresh air for residents that are bothered by their neighbour’s smoke.
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Private Property Reporter
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18 Jul 2017

What you should know about selling a sectional title property

Sectional title property is growing in popularity due to safety and affordability, but sellers need to be aware of the unique factors that go into selling a property of this type.
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Press
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18 Jul 2017

Why a clean credit record is vital for tenants

With fierce competition in the rental market, tenants are finding it increasingly difficult to find rental property. In this market, landlords are looking closely at tenant’s creditworthiness.
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Press
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18 Jul 2017

Is winter a good time to buy and sell property

Conventional wisdom says that winter is a bad time to market your home, but with fewer homes on the market there’s a good chance more buyers will be viewing yours.
Property Advice
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Press
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12 Jul 2017

Pulling out of a sale could have consequences

Selling a home is not child’s play and the seller needs to be absolutely certain that he wants to sell before he puts the property on the market.
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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12 Jul 2017

Understanding the ‘who’s who’ of a property transaction

Buying property is more complex than it appears to be on the surface. It’s important to understand the roles of the various role players involved in a property sale.
Property Advice
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Press
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11 Jul 2017

Should you install solar panels in your home?

Many homeowners are choosing solar power as an alternate power source. If you are considering solar, here are some pros and cons to consider
Property Advice
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Press
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11 Jul 2017