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No, you cannot simply cancel the house sale
It’s not uncommon for buyers to try to cancel a house sale after signing the contract. Private Property discusses the implications of breaching a sale contract.
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Lea Jacobs
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06 Aug 2012
Overpricing your property
Virtually every person who decides to sell their property believes that the property is worth much more than what it actually is.
Property Advice
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Seeff Properties
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06 Aug 2012
Sectional title - levies
An important issue in sectional title schemes that managing agents and trustees need to keep in mind is when the levies are due. Section 37 (2) in the Sectional Title Act says that the levy contributions are due and payable on ...
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Michael Bauer
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06 Aug 2012
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 ...
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Lea Jacobs
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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 ...
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Jacqueline Gray
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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
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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
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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, ...
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Claire Fraser
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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
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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 ...
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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01 Aug 2012