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R3-million upgrade for Sea Point Swimming Pool

The City of Cape Town’s massive renewal project at this venue has been welcomed by local property owners and ratepayers. In particular, as this historic public facility has recently attracted international praise from the ...
Property Advice
Anna-Marie Smith
13 Aug 2013

The 7 “deadly sins” of investing in property (article 4 of 4)

Many investors will take shortcuts in their investment processes in order to maximise their profits. Instead of working with a reputable company like YDL Property Investment, inexperienced investors may elect to appoint local ...
Property Advice
Anton de Leeuw
12 Aug 2013

Professional inspections help property investors limit their risk

Successful buy-to-let property investors are people who understand risk. Glamorous housing units do not necessarily make the best investments.  What is most important is controlling risk. Risk as regards asking price. Are you ...
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John Graham
12 Aug 2013

Property Market Making a Choppy Comeback

South Africa currently presents something of a ‘mixed bag’ from a property perspective. So says Roy Lazarus, CEO of Park Village Auctions which, in addition to auctioning assets across the board also auctions ...
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Jacqueline Gray
07 Aug 2013

A Trial Period For Home Owners

I have a friend (weird, given that I’m a ginger). Let’s call him Rodney. Some years back Rodney bought his very first home. It was a modest two-bedroom flat in a large complex near Midrand. We all rejoiced because he was the ...
Property Advice
Shaun Wewege
07 Aug 2013

Where has the Money Gone?

First-time homebuyers in the lower income bracket undoubtedly breathed a sigh of relief when it was announced that an initiative called the Finance-Linked Individual Programme (FLISP) would offer subsidies to those who needed it ...
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Lea Jacobs
07 Aug 2013

The Positives of Investing in Property

“While the majority tend to focus on the negatives in South Africa, our European counterparts have to face far bigger woes and appear to be managing these challenges. South Africans, too, need to focus on fixing our future,” ...
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Press
07 Aug 2013

The dangers of mould in your home

Mould in your home is more than a nuisance, With over 10,000 mould species, some of which are quite harmful, it is best that is removed as soon as possible.
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
07 Aug 2013

The Risks of Unapproved Building Plans

Estate agents have warned agents and home buyers about the perils of buying a property where alterations and additions have not been approved by the local municipality.
Property Advice
Press
06 Aug 2013

Buying a second property

Investing in a second property, either as a buy-to-let or as a holiday home, still remains a good investment despite the current economic outlook.
Property Advice
Press
06 Aug 2013