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Pimp Your Tree

Tis’ the season to be jolly. And spend wads of cash on presents for ungrateful nephews. And have your ears assaulted by endless renditions of the Little Drummer Boy. The yuletide spirit certainly seems to disappear as we get ...
Property Advice
Shaun Wewege
21 Nov 2012

Every Cloud has a Silver Lining

The global real estate industry has had a shake-out by anyone’s reckoning. Like a sideways slide on a surfboard without a fin, property prices have been caught in the white water of the 2008 tsunami. As in any ‘disaster’ the ...
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
21 Nov 2012

Landlords Obligations to Their Tenants

In the past, said Michael Bauer, general manager of IHFM, the property management company, tenants in most cases thought that their landlords had unreasonable rights. Things have changed and swung the other way now, he said, and ...
Property Advice
Press
21 Nov 2012

Agents Need to Embrace Online Technology

The South African estate agent office can still be seen in most South African suburbs and city centres with property photographs in the window and adverts on rubbish bins. However, consumers are far better served by an estate ...
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Press
21 Nov 2012

6 tips for the first-time investor

1. Go for capital growth This is the most important consideration when buying an investment property. Capital growth will increase your equity or “net worth” more quickly than home loan repayments alone. Research annual median ...
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Private Property Reporter
21 Nov 2012

SA legislation protects tenant when property is sold

In Roman Dutch law, which forms the basis of most South African legislation, including that which pertains to property, the principle of 'huur gaat voor koop' is honoured and accepted. The 'huur gaat voor koop' principle ...
Property Advice
Cathy Nolan
21 Nov 2012

Market advice for buyers

There is no doubt that homeownership plays a vital role and has become a number one priority for many South Africans, says Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern African.
Property Advice
Adrian Goslett
21 Nov 2012

Getting Back to Basics in the Garden

Well laid out, thoughtfully planned gardens provide enjoyment all year round and if planted correctly, will provide dazzling flowers and lush foliage which will put any firework display to shame. Here are a few tips from Damon ...
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
20 Nov 2012

Pruning Vines and Harvesting Grapes

If your wish is for a share in the best of both worlds, of a sound investment that matures rather like a good vintage, take a look south to the vineyards of the Cape. Where daily living encompasses all things viticulture, peace ...
Property Advice
Anna-Marie Smith
20 Nov 2012

Tips For Renting Out Property

If you invest in property to rent it out, it is important, whether you manage that rental yourself or whether you have a rental agent, to follow certain guidelines so that your investment is a success and you don’t run into ...
Property Advice
Press
20 Nov 2012