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Calculate your transfer duty
Property Advice

Calculate your transfer duty

A property transfer duty is a tax payable by buyers of all types of properties and is over and above the selling price. Here’s how to calculate how much you’ll need.

Must-haves for first time home buyers
Property Advice

Must-haves for first time home buyers

Congratulations! You’ve signed the paperwork and as the proud owner of your first home, you must be eager to settle in. Here's where to start and what to consider, when moving in.

How to choose an estate agent
Property Advice

How to choose an estate agent

When buying or selling property, there is no doubt that you will need professional assistance to conclude a successful deal.

Have you got your title deed?
News

Have you got your title deed?

The process of obtaining title deeds has changed and this may affect you.

Make moving easy for your children
Lifestyle and Decor

Make moving easy for your children

Moving home can be daunting, but here's how to make it easier and less stressful on your little ones.

Getting your home pet-ready
Lifestyle and Decor

Getting your home pet-ready

Ready to expand your family? Use our handy checklist to get your home and family pet-ready.

Best suburbs for first time home buyers in CT and Gauteng
Property Advice

Best suburbs for first time home buyers in CT and Gauteng

It's difficult to know where to start, when moving to a new city. These are the best suburbs to consider moving to in JHB and CT.

Pretoria's first pet-friendly apartment
News

Pretoria's first pet-friendly apartment

Roundabout Brooklyn not only offers luxury, comfort and convenient lifestyle for you, but for your pet too.

How property scammers will catch you
Property Advice

How property scammers will catch you

As property scammers get more crafty, here's how you can make sure that you don't become a victim.