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Buy in Haste, Repent at Leisure

Buyers looking to invest in distant towns or cities need to investigate the area thoroughly before making a purchasing decision. The three most important words in the world of property are location, location, location. Get it ...
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
03 Aug 2012

Beware Voetstoots

So you’ve found your dream home and are ready to sign on the dotted line. However, upon reading the sale documentation, you come across a ‘voetstoots’ clause stating that you accept the property ‘as is’ which troubles you. And ...
Property Advice
Jacqueline Gray
02 Aug 2012

Choosing the right rental agent is vital

Although everyone will tell you that you need to work with a good agent when letting out property, finding the right person with the right ethos is not always as easy as it first appears. What does a good agent do differently to ...
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Lea Jacobs
02 Aug 2012

Money laundering

If truth be told, banks, lawyers, cell phone companies and indeed any company offering accounts must be drowning under a barrage of paperwork. South Africahas strict laws aimed at reducing money laundering and crime and as such, ...
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Lea Jacobs
02 Aug 2012

Summerhill Nursery School, Preparatory School and College

Surrounded by residential gated properties and local businesses, Summerhill is situated on a 12 hectare property in the Erand area, which still maintains a charming rural atmosphere in a fast-developing area. With its motto, ...
Property Advice
Claire Fraser
01 Aug 2012

Rental Problems Surfacing

Economic hardship is putting tenants under pressure, creating problems for landlords and affecting the quality of rental properties. So says Ricci Johannessen of Aida Milnerton, whose office manages a large rental property ...
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Press
01 Aug 2012

Big Brother is Watching You

If truth be told, banks, lawyers, cell phone companies and indeed any company offering accounts must be drowning under a barrage of paperwork. South Africa has strict laws aimed at reducing money laundering and crime and as ...
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Lea Jacobs
01 Aug 2012

Test-Drive That Dream House Before Buying It

The fact that buying your dream house is a long-term financial and lifestyle commitment would indicate that taking your time over making that decision, could be in order. In which case, for serious buyers looking to rent the ...
Property Advice
Anna-Marie Smith
01 Aug 2012

The direct influence the media has on property sales

Sometimes it is very difficult to understand the power which the media has over the public. Here's how it influences the property market.
Property Advice
Press
01 Aug 2012

High Profile Sandton Building Gets a ‘Green’ Overhaul

In line with the shift towards ‘green’ living, an increasing number of old South African buildings are being retrofitted to become more eco-friendly. One of the latest buildings to join the green ranks is the 5600sqm ‘Eastgate ...
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Jacqueline Gray
31 Jul 2012