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Top estate agents' 2020 predictions
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Top estate agents' 2020 predictions

As we enter 2020, and following a decade of ups and downs in the real estate sector, top estate agents predict that the residential property market will remain challenging.

Why you should keep your title deeds safe
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Why you should keep your title deeds safe

Keep your title deeds safe, as the new application process for copies will be more onerous.

Things to look out for when viewing a property
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Things to look out for when viewing a property

Avoid buyers’ remorse by thoroughly checking for possible problems before signing an offer to purchase.

Your 2020 Property Goals
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Your 2020 Property Goals

What are your 2020 property goals? Private Property helps you plan towards achieving them during the fresh new decade, coming right up!

Choosing an investment property
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Choosing an investment property

When buying an investment property, you should apply the same “rules” about location, condition and security as when buying a home for yourself.

Why do transfers take longer over December?
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Why do transfers take longer over December?

Home buyers who have purchased property at this time of year are going to have a slightly longer wait ahead of them.

Sectional title living in Eshowe
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Sectional title living in Eshowe

The demand for sectional title homes in Eshowe, KwaZulu Natal, is at an all-time high.

Great news for first time home buyers
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Great news for first time home buyers

First-time buyers are now opting for higher-priced homes as deposit requirements drop.

Property Practitioners Act impacts on home owners
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Property Practitioners Act impacts on home owners

Although the Property Practitioners Act (PPA) is largely directed at improving the property industry players, home owners should be aware of its impacts.