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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

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. 
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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 ...
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Jacqueline Gray
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12 Mar 2015