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Royal Tots Break the Bank
If the press and Facebook are to be believed, there was only one baby born last week - Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge. And judging by the Queens collection of jewels and such, he was probably born with a silver spoon ...
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Doug Mattushek
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31 Jul 2013
It's My View
What happens when you buy your dream home, situated on a top golfing estate in the rolling hills of KwaZulu-Natal, only to discover that someone is building an enormous warehouse right next door? Well, in the case of Mount ...
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Lea Jacobs
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31 Jul 2013
Take a Look at the Bright Side of Renovations
So far the build-up to home improvements scheduled to commence later this week has been educational, instructive, and fascinating.
Professional advice sought and received from the property and building industries, has brought ...
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Anna-Marie Smith
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31 Jul 2013
Sectional Title - What You're Really Buying
If you’re house hunting, and you’re considering buying an apartment or unit in a complex, chances are you’ll be buying a sectional title, rather than a freehold property.
“It’s important to understand the obligations that ...
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30 Jul 2013
Ensure Estates are Properly Insured
Insurance in gated communities and security estates, if they are run by Homeowners’ Associations, and not as sectional title schemes, is sometimes overlooked because they are not governed legally by any act which stipulates that ...
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Press
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30 Jul 2013
Invest in Your Child’s Future Today
Although a property purchase is commonly dubbed one of the most significant investments a person will ever make, so too is the investment in a child’s education. A good education unlocks the door to myriad possibilities and is ...
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Jacqueline Gray
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30 Jul 2013
Interest on rental deposits
Most rental agents have traditionally paid the interest accrued on tenants’ damage deposits while in their trust accounts back to the tenant.
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Cathy Nolan
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29 Jul 2013
Is it better to Buy or Rent first?
When starting out in life as a young professional, the question often arises whether to buy a home or rent while establishing a career, says Michael Bauer, managing director of the estate agents IHPC.
The first questions to ask, ...
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Michael Bauer
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26 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 ...
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John Graham
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26 Jul 2013
Don't Bank on It
Those serious about buying their first home need to get their ducks in a row long before they start to scour property sites. The National Credit Act, which was introduced in 2007, has forced credit providers to rethink their ...
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Lea Jacobs
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24 Jul 2013