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Price cuts – the hard truth

There is no argument that it is tough out there for those who want to sell their homes. Sales values and volumes have seen a decline in recent times which is attributed to various factors..
Property Advice
Adrian Goslett
04 Nov 2010

Deposit Protection with Private Rentals

Private rentals have various advantages to both the tenant and owner. It cuts out the agent’s fee, meaning rent could potentially be slightly cheaper. Furthermore there is a direct line between the tenant and landlord, which ...
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
28 Oct 2010

Preparing a Flat for Sale

You are trying to sell your flat, and the first viewers are coming to look at the property. What do you need to do to ensure that the flat for sale looks in an excellent state to the potential buyer? First of all pay a ...
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
28 Oct 2010

Area Review: Durban - going with the flow

Not all sectors of the housing market have been affected by the property slowdown.
Property Advice
Property Professional
28 Oct 2010

Security improvements that add value to your home

While all homebuyers have their own personal criteria on which they base their home buying decisions, there are a number of common concerns all South Africans share..
Property Advice
Adrian Goslett
28 Oct 2010

5 things you have to know and ask before you invest offshore

Napoleon said, “Information was nine tenths of any battle.” The challenge is do you have the right information, are you choosing the right partners, making the right investments and most importantly asking the right ...
Property Advice
Scott Picken
26 Oct 2010

BUY AT SHERIFF AUCTIONS

There is no doubt that in any market, buying the right property for the right price is vital. We are seeing a period where residential properties are being bought at auction at good prices.
Property Advice
Justin Clarke
25 Oct 2010

A Day in the Life of a UK Property Agent

Although working as a property professional for Fine & Country in the exclusive location of ParkLane opposite Hyde Park, and 200 metres from Marble Arch in Mayfair, may be a fast-paced occupation, it appears an elegant affair on ...
Property Advice
Property Professional
21 Oct 2010

Now Is the Time to Invest In Residential Property

While many consumers might still remain jittery in the current economic climate, now is actually a very good time to invest in residential property. First of all the property market is very slow, and sellers are aware of this. ...
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
21 Oct 2010

Look At the Fine Print When Signing Contracts for Flats to Rent

As the end of the year nears, there will once again be a frantic search for flats for rent. Not only does a new year bring all sorts of changes that might include getting a job on the other side of the city (or country), but a ...
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Private Property Reporter
21 Oct 2010