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Rethink selling strategy and create buyer interest

“If your property is spending months and months, or worse, years on the market, it’s time to rethink your strategy,” says Mike Greeff, CEO of Greeff Properties, an exclusive Affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate. “ ...
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Greeff
17 Jul 2013

The Do's and Dont's Of Buying a Renovators Dream

Purchasing a fixer-upper can be a highly profitable endeavour, providing that a few golden rules are adhered to, says Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa.
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RE/MAX
17 Jul 2013

Hot Under The Collar

One would assume that the fact the seller of a home is in possession of a Rates Clearance Certificate would guarantee that all the outstanding rates and taxes on the property had been paid in full. Unfortunately, this doesn't ...
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Lea Jacobs
16 Jul 2013

Buyers Beware - Dont Skip Home Inspection

Buying a house, especially if you are a first-time buyer, is both nerve-wracking and extremely expensive. Once you’ve added to the purchase price, transfer duty, legal fees and the cost of relocating (moving, curtains, schooling ...
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John Graham
16 Jul 2013

How Many Shopping Malls Do We Need?

I am beginning to wonder if property developers are losing the plot or if shopping is a professional hobby in South Africa. In an 8km radius from my home in Radiokop there are at least three new developments that have or are ...
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Shaun Wewege
16 Jul 2013

Slow Down For Free Range Children

Or so said the road sign in the tranquil seaside town. There was no mistaking the unhurried lifestyle of locals when discovering the Southern Cape’s famous Stilbaai (translation - 'still lane') this weekend. The name of this ...
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Anna-Marie Smith
16 Jul 2013

Home Buying - Make it a Priority

Middle class South Africans, says Mike van Alphen, National Manager for the Rawson Property Group’s bond origination division, Rawson Finance, were once known for the conservative lifestyles and their ability to ‘make do’ during ...
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Press
16 Jul 2013

The do's and dont's of buying a renovators dream

Purchasing a fixer-upper can be a highly profitable endeavour, providing that a few golden rules are adhered to, says Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa.
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Adrian Goslett
16 Jul 2013

How to calculate capital gains tax on house rentals

Private Property features a series of three articles, where Werkmans Attorneys Tax Division Senior Associate, Daleen Malan will be looking at personal taxes in relation to private property ownership. Natural persons disposing of ...
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Anna-Marie Smith
15 Jul 2013

The Landlord/Tenant Relationship

The relationship between a landlord and his tenant is often fraught with tension. Here are some tips to having a happy landlord/tenant relationship.
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Lea Jacobs
11 Jul 2013