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Evicting squatters off private property is costly and time-consuming

People who occupy private property illegally are difficult to evict and this process will often take the landlord many months to do, causing great loss in earnings and time, says Michael Bauer, general manager of property ...
Property Advice
Michael Bauer
09 Jun 2014

The different types of rental mandates: Managed vs. non-managed

Our guide to understanding the differences between managed and non-managed leases when renting out a property,
Property Advice
Knight Frank
09 Jun 2014

What happens when levies aren’t paid

Owners of units in sectional title schemes who do not pay their levies place an unacceptable burden on the other members of the scheme.
Property Advice
Propell
09 Jun 2014

Security at all costs

Whether you’re a student or a CEO, chances are you’re concerned about security. We all want to live safely, without our families being harmed, retaining all our possessions as we acquire them. The official stats from 2012-2013 ...
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
05 Jun 2014

Transfer duty or VAT?

When buying a property, the cost of the transfer duty or the VAT, whichever is applicable, is calculated on the purchase price and becomes due prior to the registration of a sale.
Property Advice
Anna-Marie Smith
05 Jun 2014

Ensure you secure your rental

With demand for rental properties increasing and inventory shortages being experienced, it can be quite a task for tenants to find the right property. It seems that in today’s rental market there just aren’t enough apartments ...
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
29 May 2014

Method behind property pricing madness

You’ve decided to sell your house and you call in an agent to value your property. You decide that the agent doesn’t know what he’s talking about and opt to market the property at a higher price. You also add on the odd R100 000 ...
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
29 May 2014

Comply or demolish

When building or moving into a new home, occupational certificates are as necessary as clearance certificates. WHAT certificates, you ask? Most simply, city councils issue occupancy certificates to certify that buildings have ...
Property Advice
Anna-Marie Smith
29 May 2014

Fools rush in

House hunting is an exciting time. Chances are you have a fairly good idea of what you’re looking for and will know when you’ve finally found “the one”. From the moment you step through the doorway a feeling creeps up on you, ...
Property Advice
Jacqueline Gray
29 May 2014

Sole providers

What exactly is a sole mandate and why is it so popular?
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
29 May 2014