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How to beat rental crooks
Bogus agents and landlords are using the increasing demand for rental property to scam potential tenants. Here’s how you can avoid being defrauded.
Property Advice
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Private Property Reporter
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28 Mar 2017
How investing in your own home gives you great returns
Looking for the best return on your money? Paying just a little extra into your home loan every month is one of the best investments you can make.
Property Advice
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Press
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27 Mar 2017
Property transactions: when does the ‘Cooling off’ period apply
Contrary to popular belief, the cooling-off period does not apply to all property transactions. A signed offer to purchase remains valid, except for in these circumstances.
Property Advice
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Press
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27 Mar 2017
Don’t let the mortgage clause in your OTP trip you up
Buyers should be wary of how the bond clause in an offer to purchase is worded or they could end up in hot water.
Property Advice
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Press
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27 Mar 2017
The best kept secrets for buying a home
If you’re serious about buying a house, you need to know the lay of the land. These are our top tips for home buyers.
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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22 Mar 2017
Rules for renting property to family
Renting out a property is a business and should be treated as such regardless of who the tenant is. Here’s how to put the right structures in place when renting to family.
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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22 Mar 2017
Don’t lose out when selling your home
With the economy and the property market showing sluggish growth, there is the risk that some homeowners will lose money when selling their homes. Here’s how to prevent this.
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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22 Mar 2017
Why you should install separate meters in sectional title schemes
Installing separate meters for water and electricity will help the financial management of sectional title schemes. This is how the project needs to be tackled.
Property Advice
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Press
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15 Mar 2017
Protecting yourself from identity theft
A current court case, dealing with a house that was sold fraudulently, has highlighted the risks of identity theft. Here’s what you need to know.
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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15 Mar 2017
The House of Horrors – not just the stuff of movies, lore and legend
Buying a home with a host of undisclosed defects can turn your dream move into a horror movie, starring you. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.
Property Advice
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Hollard
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15 Mar 2017