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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 the buyer and seller. Here ...
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John Graham
18 Sep 2013

How the Law Protects Retired Property Investors

The notion of placing one’s eggs in more than one basket during retirement planning bears great meaning when relating it to property ownership. Whereas the opposite may on occasion have enriched a small minority, the concept ...
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Anna-Marie Smith
18 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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Adrian Goslett
18 Sep 2013

Paying cash for vs taking out a bond on an investment property

If you can afford to pay cash for a property, are there any good reasons why it might be wise to take out a mortgage bond on it?
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Rawson Property Group
17 Sep 2013

Golden rules for property investment (article 1 of 8)

It’s the cash flow – stalk the liquidity dragon When deciding what type of property to buy, the focus must first be placed on the income that the investment property will generate and only then on the potential capital ...
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YDL Property Investments
17 Sep 2013

Low-cost investment units generally give a better rental return

Although it has been said before, it is worth reporting that all his recent experience confirms that the rental returns on low priced residential homes, are not only generally better than those ...
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Rawson Property Group
17 Sep 2013

The 10 most common faults an investment property buyer is likely to find

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 both the buyer and seller. Here are 10 ...
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John Graham
17 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
11 Sep 2013

Strikes Crippling Our Economy

Currently, strikes appear to be the order of the day in South Africa. Worryingly, there doesn’t appear to be any end in sight. So says Roy Lazarus, CEO of Park Village Auctions. “South Africa has been grappling with numerous ...
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Jacqueline Gray
11 Sep 2013

The Good, the Bad and the Downright Ugly

Tenants come in all shapes and sizes and there isn't that much out there as to how to keep a good tenant happy.
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Lea Jacobs
11 Sep 2013