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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
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Martin Hatchuel
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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
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Jacqueline Gray
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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
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Jacqueline Gray
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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
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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 ...
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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