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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 ...
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The Roosting Venus
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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 ...
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Jacqueline Gray
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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.
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Martin Hatchuel
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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 ...
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Martin Hatchuel
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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 ...
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Lea Jacobs
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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.
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Jacqueline Gray
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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.
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Martin Hatchuel
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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 ...
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Jacqueline Gray
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08 Jan 2015
Holiday home market swells
Holiday towns and their property market trends.
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Lea Jacobs
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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 ...
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Martin Hatchuel
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18 Dec 2014