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Evicted? You HAVE to leave!

While it is heartening to hear that more and more South Africans are now in a position to buy their own homes, a recent case reported in The Star newspaper highlights how important it is for homeowners to educate themselves ...
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
07 Aug 2014

The younger you are: the better to buy

Although the latest interest rate hike isn’t really going to make that much difference to the amount payable on your bond – right now – who knows what the future holds.
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
07 Aug 2014

Timing is everything

The time taken by property selling, buying and transferring is a variable commodity and depends on a host of individual influencing factors in specific geographical areas. It’s also dictated by ...
Property Advice
Anna-Marie Smith
07 Aug 2014

Get moving!

No one who has ever moved will tell you that it is easy. Regardless of whether you are moving down the street or across the world, it is a stressful and emotional experience. However, the process is a critical step in embracing ...
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
31 Jul 2014

Ignorance aint bliss

For the large majority of consumers, purchasing a property will be the biggest investment decision they make and one that will affect their financial wellbeing for a long time to come.
Property Advice
RE/MAX
29 Jul 2014

Invest with your head not your heart

Here’s what you need to consider when selecting an investment property. Make a business decision You must make a business decision about the property you select, not an emotional one. You don't have to like the property – as long ...
Property Advice
Steeple
29 Jul 2014

Rental reporting: it's online and real-time

Tenant Profile Network’s TPN RentalReport is set to complement existing access for members currently relying on quarterly and custom reports to determine the “good standing” status of tenants. Last week’s launch of the TPN ...
Property Advice
Michelle Dickens
29 Jul 2014

Take the risk out of investing

Investing in property? Here’s stuff you need to know first!   Decide on a niche In order to make an informed purchasing decision, you need to know what the market-related selling prices and rentals are. Since it is very ...
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
24 Jul 2014

Learn to save; save to learn

Akin to a home or a car, a good education doesn’t come cheap. While many South Africans strive to save for a home or new pair of wheels, saving for a child’s education tends to be put on hold
Property Advice
Jacqueline Gray
24 Jul 2014

Fix or float?

Last week’s hike of the prime interest rate to 9.5% coincides with predictions of an upward curve into 2015. This, along with related “upside risks” such as growing inflation, is enough to heed the words of economists: you ...
Property Advice
Anna-Marie Smith
24 Jul 2014