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Landlords Need to Protect Themselves

Economic hardship is putting tenants under pressure, creating problems for landlords and affecting the quality of rental properties. There are clear signs that some tenants are struggling to pay their monthly rentals. High ...
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Aida
22 Aug 2012

Is your Estate Agent Registered?

All Estate Agents have to register with the Estate Agents Affairs Board (EAAB) when they first become Agents. Thereafter, on an annual basis all Estate Agents have to reregister with the EAAB by 31 October of each year. The ...
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Press
22 Aug 2012

Revamping the Heart of the Home

The adage ‘the kitchen is the heart of a home’ still rings true today. Even with today’s fast paced lifestyle, the kitchen still serves as a common meeting place for families and often sets the tone for the rest of the house. ...
Property Advice
Jacqueline Gray
22 Aug 2012

More Encouraging News For First -Time Buyers

While it may be an exaggeration to state that banks are going all out to help first-time buyers, they are certainly granting more leeway to those who are entering the property market for the first time. If the latest stats ...
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
22 Aug 2012

Do you Really Want a Pool?

At this time of year, homeowners often think about putting in a pool in time for summer, and there are many good reasons to do so, but you shouldn’t count on it adding much value to your home.
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Press
22 Aug 2012

Buyers, do your homework

The decision a property buyer makes today, could affect their financial wellbeing and lifestyle for the rest of their lives.
Property Advice
Adrian Goslett
22 Aug 2012

How to Get the Best Out of a Home Inspection

There’s no argument that paying to have a home inspected by a professional before you buy it is money well spent if the property turns out to be problematic.
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Press
22 Aug 2012

Do Your Research on Prospective Tenants

In a recent report issued by the Tenant Profile Network (TPN) it was noted that 81 percent of South African tenants are in good standing with their rental payments. Although this figure has not changed from the previous quarter, ...
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
21 Aug 2012

The benefits of buying sectional title

Purchasing a sectional title unit has proven to be very popular in South Africa for a number of reasons.
Property Advice
Adrian Goslett
20 Aug 2012

Know Your Body Corporate Rights

Investors who buy into a sectional title scheme need to understand that as owners, they are automatically part of the decision-making process, regardless of how active or inactive they are on the body corporate. Professor ...
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Lea Jacobs
17 Aug 2012