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10 Steps to increase savings for owners, landlords and tenants

Motivation for a greater savings culture in SA by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan was heard at the 10th anniversary celebrations of the SA Savings Institute. Emphasis fell on the need for a changed mindset toward increased ...
Property Advice
Anna-Marie Smith
22 Jul 2013

Three good reasons to get a home inspection

Here are three good reasons for home buyers to insist on a professional home inspection before finalizing the deal: First, a house inspection is the smartest way to ensure that the house doesn’t have any major flaws that may cost ...
Property Advice
John Graham
22 Jul 2013

Property investing for income and growth

At Marriott Asset Management, our whole focus of investing is to generate an income. Based on our extensive research into optimising an income stream, we have established that the best way for an investor to achieve an adequate ...
Property Advice
Marriott Asset Management
18 Jul 2013

Think Before You Ink

The correct choice of stand plays a vital role in the success of any building operation. There are various factors that should be taken into consideration when looking for suitable land upon which to build. These factors could ...
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
17 Jul 2013

Antiques - The Way to Go

It’s no secret that we live in a throwaway society. This culture of wastefulness and obsession with the latest and greatest was brought home to me when I went into an Apple store to enquire about repairing an “old” (circa 2005) ...
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Jacqueline Gray
17 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 ...
Property Advice
John Graham
17 Jul 2013

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.
Property Advice
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 ...
Property Advice
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 ...
Property Advice
John Graham
16 Jul 2013