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South Africans Are Prioritsing Home Buying

South Africa’s real salary increases are set to rise by only 2,5% in the year ahead and credit of all kinds, not least for mortgage bonds for housing, is now harder to obtain. Nevertheless there are signs that South Africans are ...
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Press
22 May 2013

Your Sectional Title Check List

As owning a sectional title unit over a freestanding home is becoming more and more popular due to the rising costs of maintaining properties and the added security sectional title often offer, the number of sectional title ...
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Press
22 May 2013

Questions buyers should be asking themselves

Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa says that not only is buying a property a large investment, but the often complex process can be an intimidating experience for many homebuyers.
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Adrian Goslett
22 May 2013

En-route to Kagga Kamma

Heading for the Cederberg mountain range from Cape Town to the Koue Bokkeveld, brings renewed appreciation for the wherewithal of agricultural living. And so, also an ideal way to re-discover the beauty of unpolluted skies with ...
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Anna-Marie Smith
21 May 2013

Maintenance of Units

One of the things that managing agents struggle with the most when it comes to the landlord tenant relationship, says Sunell Afrika, rental manager at IHPC, the property management company, is the maintenance of the unit by the ...
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Michael Bauer
20 May 2013

Taking Back the Streets

Keeping yourself and your family safe in your home has become a major concern for a growing number of households around the country. The latest buzzword appears to be 'home invasions' and, judging by the recent reports regarding ...
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Lea Jacobs
16 May 2013

Will the Real Property Owner Please Stand Up?

Given the prevalence of fraud and corruption in this country, buyers have often been warned about the dangers of buying a property from someone who is not the legal owner. Criminal activities aside, there are times when the ...
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Lea Jacobs
15 May 2013

Good Insulation Adds Comfort and Saves Cost

For those wanting to be in the know before buying a Cape home, a good start would be an understanding of the Western Cape’s Climatic Zoning. Which in accordance with the National Building Regulations and SA National Standards ...
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Anna-Marie Smith
15 May 2013

Home Is Where The Pit Of Vipers Isn’t

The past few weeks have afforded me the opportunity to travel a great deal more than I can ever remember. I spent some time in Port Elizabeth, visited the Drakensberg for a wedding and wrapped up my jet-setting with a short stay ...
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Shaun Wewege
15 May 2013

Think Before you Buy and Reap the Rewards Later

Buying a home arguably constitutes the largest financial commitment you’ll ever make. As such, it is a purchase that should be carefully considered and planned. So says Steven Barker, director of home loans at Standard Bank who ...
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Jacqueline Gray
15 May 2013