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SALE FAIL: Don’t keep your seller in suspense

Most, if not all, property sale agreements contains suspensive conditions. If you're buying, you need to understand these conditions: doing so could save you a great deal of money and keep matters out of the High Court in the ...
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
11 Sep 2014

Overcrowded pools – and other lease disagreements

There’s many a time when I’ve wanted to get out of something. A recent instance is the body corporate committee that someone volunteered me to join. The unit was intended to be merely an investment, but as an owner, although we ...
Property Advice
The Roosting Venus
11 Sep 2014

Will power

As they say, nothing is certain but death and taxes. And, while some may try to elude the taxman, none of us have any control over the time or manner of our passing. We can however ensure that our affairs are in order and that ...
Property Advice
Jacqueline Gray
11 Sep 2014

Negotiate a lower interest rate

Follow these tips and put yourself in a stronger position when it comes to negotiating a lower interest rate with the bank.
Property Advice
Jacqueline Gray
11 Sep 2014

“I want my money back!”

Most of think that the deposit we put down when buying a home will be refunded if the sale doesn’t go through. After all, we are not talking about a paltry sum here, we are talking about a large amount of money that is lodged ...
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
04 Sep 2014

Tenant deposits: Oh, the horror!

Google “lease agreements South African horror stories” and you’ll come up with about 1 280 000 results. “Rental deposits South African horror stories” gives you about 534 000. Even a casual ...
Property Advice
Martin Hatchuel
04 Sep 2014

Home loan tips from Tim Akinnusi from Nedbank

Some expert advice on home loans. Tim Akinnusi from Nedbank chats about the various factors. 1. First time home buyers 2. Nedbank Home Buyers' guide 3. Buying options 4. Location is key 5. Online Application 6. Quick Approval ...
Property Advice
Cathy Nolan
04 Sep 2014

The “hot bath” theory

What does a nice, hot, deep bath have to do with investing? More than you think! In fact, it could be the most important lesson you’ve learnt since reading Dr Seuss’ The Bike Lesson many years ago, in which Junior Bear learnt one ...
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Real Estate Investment Magazine
01 Sep 2014

Power to the people

Many of us are struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living seems to go up dramatically every month. The prices of food, petrol and clothing are increasing at an alarming rate and the news that some landlords are ...
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
28 Aug 2014

Duck! Cover! Hold on!

In the early hours of Friday 22 August, Gauteng was rocked by a 3.8 magnitude earthquake. It was the second to strike in less than three weeks.
Property Advice
Jacqueline Gray
28 Aug 2014