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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
Home buying rules for first time couples
Follow our useful guide for purchasing your first home as a couple. These tips will help make the home buying process go as smooth as possible.
Property Advice
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Martin Hatchuel
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27 Mar 2015
Tips on repairs and maintenance for property roofs
Whether you’re a homeowner, seller, buyer or looking to rent or let property, you will find my personal experience with my property very handy - particularly my roof in this case.
Property Advice
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Private Property Reporter
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27 Mar 2015
Why you should consider furnishing your rental property
There are many cases where it will pay handsomely to furnish a rental property, says Bill Rawson, Chairman of the Rawson Property Group – and where the property is renting on short lets, it is almost certain that it will be ...
Property Advice
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Tahir Desai
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23 Mar 2015
Power surges and insurance claims
Think you’re covered? Think again. Your insurance might not cover damage caused by power surges after load shedding.
Picture this: you’re sitting eating dinner by candlelight during another round of load shedding when the power ...
Property Advice
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Jacqueline Gray
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12 Mar 2015
HOAs can block property transfers
Home owners associations can block the transfer of a property if the owner has not paid outstanding levies.
A recent case has shed light on a matter which has seemingly been a source of conflict and confusion within property ...
Property Advice
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Jacqueline Gray
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12 Mar 2015
How to get your home ready for a show day
Agents have been putting houses on show for years, because they know it's an effective way to expose the home to a large number of buyers in a short period of time.
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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12 Mar 2015
How to choose the right conveyancer
Ensure you deal with the right legal property specialist.
It is the prerogative of the seller to choose the appointed conveyancer for a property transaction. When you sell a property you must consider carefully if you want to ...
Property Advice
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Tahir Desai
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11 Mar 2015