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Buying a home the second time around

While the adage “practice makes perfect” often holds true, it doesn’t always apply to those buying property. Buying a home the second time around is not necessarily going to be easier.
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Lea Jacobs
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03 Jul 2014

Begone, bad tenant

Ask any landlord and he will tell you that the law protects the tenant far more than it does the homeowner. Ask the average tenant the same question and you're likely to hear that landlords abuse ...
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Lea Jacobs
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26 Jun 2014

Impressions are all-important

When newcomers sign on the dotted line, their vetted credit behaviour signals a sense of goodwill towards their fellow tenants. Making a positive impression and feeling accepted within a new community is as important to tenants ...
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Anna-Marie Smith
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26 Jun 2014

A different view

Most homeowners are – understandably –very protective of the views that they enjoy from their homes. This is particularly true when that view adds value to the property. Homes with panoramic sea views for example, generally ...
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Lea Jacobs
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26 Jun 2014

Your bond: don’t close the door

Although the monthly installment on a bond that is nearly paid up is usually minimal and probably isn't going to make much of a difference to your pocket once the mortgage is cleared, this doesn't detract from the absolute joy ...
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Lea Jacobs
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26 Jun 2014

The snag nag

The importance of the snag list when renting a property.
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The Roosting Venus
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26 Jun 2014

Capital Gains Tax for property owners and investors

The ramifications and implications of South Africa’s Capital Gains Tax (CGT) are these days fairly well understood by the business community and those with substantial assets, but..
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Rawson Property Group
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23 Jun 2014

Pros and cons of a paid-up bond facility

Mrs Brown bought a property and registered a mortgage bond in favour of Bank X to finance the sale. She also opted for the home owners’ insurance, an option provided by Bank X to insure the property against damages as a ...
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Kloppers Incorporated
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23 Jun 2014

When love and money walk out the door

Unmarried couples with one signatory to a rental agreement run the risk of their finances crumbling in the event that their relationship collapses. Some industry specialists say that under these circumstances the lease ...
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Anna-Marie Smith
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19 Jun 2014

Buy property for profit

There are essentially two ways to approach investing in property: buying in the hope that the price will increase and you will be able to sell for a higher price in the near future (flipping) or ...
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Private Property Reporter
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19 Jun 2014