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Watch. Repeat. Watch. Repeat. Watch…

I remember when I was in school there was a pretty even split between kids whose parents had DsTV and those whose parents didn’t. We didn’t have satellite TV though under pressure from my brothers and I, my father eventually ...
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Shaun Wewege
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29 May 2013

Measure Twice, Cut Once

What happens when the dream home that you have purchased turns out to be a half-built, derelict shell? It couldn't happen to you? Well actually it could, if you don't pay close attention to exactly what is being bought and sold ...
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Lea Jacobs
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29 May 2013

Think Carefully Before you Sign Any Agreement

The importance of thoroughly reading a contract before you sign it can never be over emphasised. In a case recently highlighted in the Cape Argus, a woman unwittingly signed ownership of her home over to an unknown party when ...
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Lea Jacobs
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29 May 2013

Municipalities Tightening Up on Rate Collection

The City of Cape Town announced recently that as of the 1st May 2013, a new system has been implemented for the collection of all arrear rates when a seller of a property applies for a rates clearance certificate.  In the ...
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Press
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29 May 2013

The 7 “deadly sins” of investing in property (article 2 of 4)

Most would-be property investors trawl the Internet looking for the deal of a lifetime. And all too often, when they come across one that looks attractive, they leap before they do their ...
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YDL Property Investments
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29 May 2013

Have you got it covered?

The disastrous tornado that hit Oklahoma in the US - should be a reminder to homeowners that they need to be prepared for any eventuality that could affect them.
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Adrian Goslett
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29 May 2013

Can Children Acquire Real Estate Knowledge at Home?

The business of real estate, according to Wikipedia is that of buying, selling, or renting of land, buildings or housing. The basic facts which, according to early learning experts, are considered well within the grasp of the ...
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Anna-Marie Smith
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28 May 2013

Beat the Peak This Winter

The days are short, the nights are long, and the landscape has taken on a brown hue. Yes, winter is upon us. As is typical of this time of year, all most people want to do when they go home is relax and stay warm. Typically this ...
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Jacqueline Gray
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28 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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RE/MAX
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24 May 2013

Your sectional title buying checklist

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 ...
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Propell
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24 May 2013