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Handy Tips When Buying a House

Buying a house is probably the biggest investment you will ever make. Make sure you don’t burn your fingers by keeping these tips in mind. Be ready for the commitment - Typically, it takes 15 to 20 years to pay off a home loan. ...
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Private Property Reporter
15 Jul 2010

Demand for higher priced property in Centurion rises

The residential property market in parts of Centurion is getting a welcome fillip from greater demand for more expensive homes.
Property Advice
Press
15 Jul 2010

When's the Right Time to Upgrade Your Property?

There are all sorts of reasons for homeowners to contemplate moving to a bigger or more upmarket property. When is the right time?
Property Advice
Press
15 Jul 2010

Home Repairs: Fix Contract of Sale First

An ill-fitting door or a broken light fixture may not be a deal-breaker when you buy a new home – but don’t expect the seller to fix them at his expense.
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Press
15 Jul 2010

Deposits Handy When Looking At Property for Sale

All South African banks have started offering 100% home loans again, but being able to put down a deposit makes it more likely that your bond application will be approved, says bond origination company ooba. If you’re looking at ...
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Private Property Reporter
08 Jul 2010

Landlords: Make the Most of Your House for Rent

With property prices still at relatively low levels, you’ve decided to become a buy-to-let investor, or, for some reason, you have to either sell or put up your house for rent. Here’s what you should know. Firstly, it is ...
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Private Property Reporter
08 Jul 2010

Payment Advice For Off-plan Buyers

If you‘re a home buyer purchasing property “off plan” – or in advance of your home actually being built – you will most likely have more money issues than those purchasing a pre-owned property.
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Press
08 Jul 2010

How to keep tabs on builders from afar

The winter season is the dry time when most building work gets done, but if you own a rental property or a holiday home in a distant town, it's difficult to get improvements done.
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Press
08 Jul 2010

Transfer duty, STC and Capital Gains Tax exemptions effective from 30 September 2009

I am pleased to confirm that the "amnesty" granted to individuals who wish to transfer their domestic properties from their Companies, Close Corporations and Trusts into their personal names, was promulgated under Government ...
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Fanus Jonck
06 Jul 2010

Household Credit Growth Continues Slowly

Are “tight” bank credit criteria appropriate? Perhaps more so than some would think, with the household sector’s vulnerability remaining highHousehold sector credit numbers for the month of May showed no improvement in growth ...
Property Advice
John Loos
01 Jul 2010