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