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Know your rights as a sectional title owner
There are many advantages to living in a sectional title complex: however, there can be a downside to residing in an estate that is governed by others - learn your rights here.
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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17 Apr 2015
Home insurance advice for first time buyers
You’re buying your first home, and you’re going to have to insure it - but what’s the deal?
Property Advice
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Martin Hatchuel
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17 Apr 2015
Do the maths before investing in property
The main attraction of investing in property as opposed to other types of growth asset such as listed shares, says David de Waal, CEO of Steeple Estate Agents, is that you can get part of the purchase price financed. Then, if ...
Property Advice
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Private Property Reporter
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14 Apr 2015
The Art of Selling a Home
People sell houses for a multitude of reasons and generally make a handsome profit in the process. However, there are times when a potential seller should think twice before knocking a ‘for sale’ ...
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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10 Apr 2015
What is gearing, and why do property investors need to know about it?
If you’ve been doing any kind of research into property as an investment, you’ll doubtless have come across the term “gearing” at one point or another.
Property Advice
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Tahir Desai
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08 Apr 2015
Selling your home? Call in the professionals
How to make sure your agent is up to the task, before allowing your property to be listed with them.
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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02 Apr 2015
The importance of finding the right landlord
Reams has been written about the importance of finding the right home when you are in the market to buy. Likewise, the importance of finding the right tenant is discussed at every opportunity but strangely, very little is said ...
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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02 Apr 2015
Bad neighbours: overhanging branches
A neighbour’s tree causing damage to your property can be a source of conflict. What are your rights?
Property Advice
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Martin Hatchuel
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27 Mar 2015
Just what are the duties of managing agents?
Like so many other South Africans, I live in a complex. While there are benefits to living in such developments, there are also negatives.
Property Advice
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Jacqueline Gray
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27 Mar 2015
Sellers should have a backup plan
When selling a property, it’s useful to have a backup offer on the table in case the original offer falls through.
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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27 Mar 2015