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A slice of paradise

Thoughts on investing in Mozambique.   Like many a wise wife, I know well that part of my marital duties revolve around making him feel more like a real man. And as many a wise wife knows, this is a far-reaching and ...
Property Advice
The Roosting Venus
22 Jan 2015

Generators in Sectional Title Complexes

By all accounts, load shedding is here to stay. While many will make do with candles, torches and solar lamps, there are others who may want to sidestep the inconvenience of load shedding completely and install a generator at ...
Property Advice
Jacqueline Gray
22 Jan 2015

Self-employed? You can still get a bond

It may sound counter-intuitive, but it can be even more difficult for self-employed people to raise a bond than it is for salaried employees.
Property Advice
Martin Hatchuel
22 Jan 2015

Should you buy and run a guesthouse?

It sounds perfect: we’ll buy a little guest house or B&B in the boondies - with a nice view and everything - and everyone will pay to come and stay with us while we laze our days away in the sun. G&Ts at lunch time, long days by ...
Property Advice
Martin Hatchuel
15 Jan 2015

Beware the existing tenant

Buyers who purchase a property that houses a tenant need to understand that the lease agreement that the previous owner has in place will remain in place until that lease expires - even if the ...
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
15 Jan 2015

The question of body corporate fines

It is possible for a body corporate to impose legally enforceable fines if the body corporate has properly adopted a carefully drafted rule.
Property Advice
Jacqueline Gray
15 Jan 2015

Certificates of compliance needed before selling your house

Selling your house? You’re going to need a number of certificates of compliance before you do - and it’s just as well to get them done before you even put your property on the market. 
Property Advice
Martin Hatchuel
15 Jan 2015

How to move sooner

It’s the start of a new year and in line with new beginnings, many will want to move house. Although an exciting time, it’s important to keep in mind that property transfers don’t happen overnight and, when issues crop up, the ...
Property Advice
Jacqueline Gray
08 Jan 2015

Holiday home market swells

Holiday towns and their property market trends.
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
08 Jan 2015

Remain sane when buying together

It’s a very romantic time of year, summer. And romance is a beautiful thing, of course – but sometimes you might want to put the chocolates and roses aside and think for a while about the practicalities. Especially if you’re ...
Property Advice
Martin Hatchuel
18 Dec 2014