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Four challenges faced by investment landlords

Landlords are often seen as villains who ask for exorbitant deposit fees which they are reluctant to give back, and who press their tenants mercilessly for rent money every month. The truth is, however, that landlords can often ...
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Get Smarter
20 Sep 2013

Golden rules of property investment (article 2 of 8)

Just as producing a beautiful wine or quality whisky takes time, so too does reaping the benefits of property investment. Property investment is not a get-rich-quick scheme, but rather an investment that matures over the longer ...
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Anton de Leeuw
20 Sep 2013

10 Most Common Problems That Estate Agents, Buyers and Sellers Should Know About

HouseCheck home inspectors know that most home defects they are likely to find in a typical house are fairly similar. Knowing about these common home problems can help the estate agent advise both thebuyer and seller. Here are 10 ...
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John Graham
19 Sep 2013

Buy the home you love

Given the fact that property should be viewed as a long term investment, it is essential for potential buyers to choose the right home that works for them and their lifestyle..
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RE/MAX
19 Sep 2013

Get Off The Fence And Invest

One would think that the fact that South Africa has the lowest interest rates in nearly 40 years would have boosted the buy-to-let sector to new heights. Unfortunately this doesn't seem to be the case at all and despite an ...
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Lea Jacobs
19 Sep 2013

Inspection: It's Not the Bank’s Job

Although one might assume that a bank that is willing to mortgage a home would do its homework and ensure that the property they are financing is in tip top condition, this is not the case.
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Lea Jacobs
19 Sep 2013

Saxonwold Residents vs the Guptas

The Gupta family have had it rough over the last couple of months. First there was the Waterkloof Airforce base incident - when a fully laden commercial airliner chartered by the family to ferry overseas guests to a family ...
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Lea Jacobs
18 Sep 2013

It's Not the Bank’s Job

Although one might assume that a bank that is willing to mortgage a home would do its homework and ensure that the property they are financing is in tip top condition, this is not the case. While an obviously rundown property ...
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Lea Jacobs
18 Sep 2013

Sustained Growth in Property Market

The latest statistics from ooba, South Africa’s biggest bond originator, show continued strengthening in residential property prices. ooba’s Average Purchase Price has shown a year-on-year price growth of 8.3% to R905,20, ...
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Press
18 Sep 2013

Things You Learn When You Go For A Walk

South Africans tend to be a pretty paranoid bunch and if we’re honest with ourselves, it’s not entirely without reason. Crime, or at least, the perceived threat of crime has the power to change the way we live our lives. The ...
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Shaun Wewege
18 Sep 2013