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African magic at Mahathunzi
Situated in over 1 000 hectares of authentic African terrain in KwaZulu-Natal, complete with both large and small wildlife, Mahathunzi will shortly be released onto the property market ...
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Cathy Nolan
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14 Oct 2014
“Mom, help me buy a house!”
Generally speaking, children look up to their parents and approach them for advice on matters of importance. Buying a home is one such matter and parents can play a pivotal role in assisting their children on their path to home ...
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Jacqueline Gray
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09 Oct 2014
Rent first; buy second
The cost of living is increasing and with it, the ability to buy property. Impaired credit records and high levels of personal debt are now the norm, and 100% bond approvals are few and far between. First time buyers and ...
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Jacqueline Gray
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09 Oct 2014
Buying? Read this!
It's easy to get caught up in the house-buying experience, particularly when you are buying your first home. It often seems that buyers go from merely discussing the idea to actively buying a property at breakneck speed. ...
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Lea Jacobs
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09 Oct 2014
Buying? Investigate urban crime!
You would think, given the high levels of crime in this country, that those in power would do everything possible to get their facts straight first-time around. However, the annual crime statistics released last week indicate ...
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Lea Jacobs
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02 Oct 2014
Plan now, retire well
For many, growing old may seem like something that’s reserved for other people – a mere notion that’s a lifetime away. Yet, sooner or later, age catches up with everyone. But whether or not you ...
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Jacqueline Gray
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02 Oct 2014
Look to developing areas for magic deals
In the first installment of this two-part series on investing in cheap property for long-term returns we explore fundamental guidelines that will assist you in choosing the right property.
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RE/MAX
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01 Oct 2014
The great mandate debate
When it comes to finding the right tenant to place in your investment property, there are some important considerations to take into account when deciding on the type of mandate to give your ...
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Michelle Dickens
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30 Sep 2014
Is it mine or yours?
It may seem like a secondary concern while basking in the happiness of finding your dream home but establishing what constitutes a fixture or fitting is an important part of the purchase process, which shouldn’t be ...
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Jacqueline Gray
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25 Sep 2014
You want HOW much?
Many tenants are starting to query the amounts they are being forced to pay to rental agents when signing a new lease. In one particular instance, the tenant had to fork out R975 for a lease fee as well as R150 for a credit ...
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Lea Jacobs
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18 Sep 2014