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The Customer Might Be Right

The time has come for municipalities to take a long hard look at service delivery and start to communicate with ratepayers: if they don’t the implications could be disastrous for everyone. There are a number of hoops that sellers ...
Property Advice
Property Professional
26 Aug 2010

How to Manage Your Estate Agent

You have decided to approach an estate agent to help you find a suitable tenant for your property to let, but how do you make sure the extra income does not turn into a headache? You can save yourself a lot of trouble and tears ...
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
26 Aug 2010

How the bond registration process works

You have finally found the perfect house for sale after weeks of checking property websites and driving up and down the city. Here's our simple guide on the bond registration process.
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
26 Aug 2010

Looking For a House to Rent? Get the Paperwork Right.

Finding a new house to rent is very exciting. But don’t let the excitement about that nice new house allow you to slip up on the important things. When you have found the perfect house to rent, make sure that it is through a ...
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Private Property Reporter
25 Aug 2010

Penalty Levies in Security Estates

Be aware of possible extra costs associated with homeowner associations. Read your Home Owners Association constitution carefully before buying into a gated community, cautions Absa’s senior economist Jacques du Toit. Buying a ...
Property Advice
Press
25 Aug 2010

What to Watch Out For When Looking For Flats for Sale

Whether you are buying to rent, or buying a new home for yourself, flats are excellent and affordable investments. Where you would struggle to find a three bedroom house in a nice neighbourhood for anything under R1,2 million, ...
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Private Property Reporter
19 Aug 2010

How to Sell Your House on Auction

Most people prefer to sell their house with the help of an estate agent, usually because they believe that they will receive the best price for their home. However, it might be a good idea to consider selling your house on ...
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Private Property Reporter
19 Aug 2010

Pay off your bond faster

Many consumers aren’t aware that even a small additional payment into their home loan account every month can make a big difference.
Property Advice
Adrian Goslett
18 Aug 2010

IS THE GREAT DEPRESSION STILL COMING?

Nassim Taleb, author of The Black Swan, has been predicting the collapse of the global financial system for 12 years. You would guess that he should have revelled in the recent events that brought the world to its knees, but he ...
Property Advice
Justin Clarke
17 Aug 2010

Expectations and Desires of Prospective Buyers can Influence the Price of Your House

The desires and expectations of hopeful buyers should not be underestimated when it comes to selling your house, according to Absa’s senior economist Jacques du Toit. The buyers’ belief, anticipation and expectation introduce a ...
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Jacques du Toit
16 Aug 2010