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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
Martin Hatchuel
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
Jacqueline Gray
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
Lea Jacobs
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
Martin Hatchuel
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
Private Property Reporter
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
Tahir Desai
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
Jacqueline Gray
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
Jacqueline Gray
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
Lea Jacobs
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
Tahir Desai
11 Mar 2015