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What’s the deal when buying property with a friend?

It was Calvin - the star of Bill Watterson's Calvin & Hobbes cartoons - who famously said that “Things are never quite as scary when you've got a best friend.” But it’s probably safe to assume that he wasn’t considering buying ...
Property Advice
Martin Hatchuel
17 Apr 2015

A guide to buying property at auction

It’s a well-known fact that it is possible to purchase quality properties on auction. However, as is the case with most high–involvement purchases, it’s important to fully understand the intricacies of buying via this platform ...
Property Advice
Jacqueline Gray
17 Apr 2015

Buying your first home away from home

It’s human nature to aspire and want a home to call your own. For young buyers keen to carve a niche for themselves, the prospect of purchasing a home can be that much more exhilarating – and daunting. Purchasing a home is a ...
Property Advice
Jacqueline Gray
17 Apr 2015

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
Lea Jacobs
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
Martin Hatchuel
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
Private Property Reporter
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
Lea Jacobs
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
Tahir Desai
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
Lea Jacobs
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
Lea Jacobs
02 Apr 2015