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Home evaluations

For most South Africans their home is their most valuable asset, tying up most of their equity. In many instances these assets are insufficiently protected in that they are incorrectly insured in the form of over insurance or ...
Property Advice
Cathy Nolan
14 May 2012

The inside scoop on open mandates

Many people opt for giving open mandates to lots of agents thinking that it will get them more exposure, in reality it gets them less.
Property Advice
RE/MAX
14 May 2012

Your rights may come at a price

Tenants may be forgiven for thinking that they have every right to pack up and move on as they see fit, thanks to the CPA, however this is not the case.
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
10 May 2012

Greening by Numbers

I once read a satirical piece entitled, “The Frustrated Environmentalist” that took a tongue in cheek look at problems associated with greening. According to the piece, a frustrated environmentalist will buy solar panels to save ...
Property Advice
Shaun Wewege
10 May 2012

Community scheme meetings - The importance of attending meetings

One of the most consistent complaints we hear from managing agents and people serving as trustees concerns “owner apathy”. They say it can be nearly impossible to get anything non-routine done – decisions that can only be taken ...
Property Advice
Paddocks
10 May 2012

Don’t be intimidated

Sellers shouldn’t rest on their laurels just because a sales agreement has been signed. Any agent will tell you that the hard work really only starts once the property has been sold and it is imperative for the seller to keep ...
Property Advice
Cathy Nolan
10 May 2012

Embrace the property transfer

Are you unhappy about how long it takes to transfer your new home into your name? Have you been inconvenienced by transfer delays which meant you had to carry on renting in your old home? Have you had to reschedule your move ...
Property Advice
IHD Developers
10 May 2012

Ensure your chances of bond approval

While the recession might still be fresh in the minds of some consumers, it appears that more prospective buyers are looking to enter the property market.
Property Advice
RE/MAX
10 May 2012

Factors that affect property value

Research suggests that most buyers take only a few minutes to decide whether or not they like a property.
Property Advice
RE/MAX
10 May 2012

The Rental Housing Tribunal

It is important to note that although the Rental Housing Tribunal has helped thousands of landlords and tenants resolve issues pertaining to rental properties, the service is not available throughout South Africa and at this ...
Property Advice
Cathy Nolan
10 May 2012