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Buying a home off-plan
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Buying a home off-plan

Buying a brand new home off-plan directly from a developer can be a daunting prospect, but the advantages are significant and the risks negligible - if you do your homework.

Your semigration checklist
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Your semigration checklist

Perhaps you don’t want to move countries. Sometimes, your next home is just in another region. Is your family contemplating semigration? Let’s find out if you’re ready.

How to increase your ROI on an investment property
Property Advice

How to increase your ROI on an investment property

How to successfully maximise your returns on an investment property through renovation.

Attracting – and retaining – desirable tenants
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Attracting – and retaining – desirable tenants

Buy-to-let property can be the route to wealth creation. But you need the right tenants at the right rental to make it work.

Additions and alterations on sectional title homes
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Additions and alterations on sectional title homes

For those wanting to add on or make alterations to sectional title homes, make sure that you've read these points first.

Property investment for beginners: types of investment properties
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Property investment for beginners: types of investment properties

Here's our guide on investing in different types of property, primary property, buy-to-let, offshore buy-to-let and listed property.

Why first time buyers are choosing Pretoria
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Why first time buyers are choosing Pretoria

Pretoria remains the number one choice for first time home buyers, here's why.

Buying property at home still a good option for SA expats
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Buying property at home still a good option for SA expats

South African property is still a good investment opportunity for expatriates who intend coming home.

What to consider before buying a home with someone
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What to consider before buying a home with someone

Buying a home with someone may sound like a great idea, but make sure that you are well prepared before you enter into this.