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What your estate agent should – and shouldn’t do
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What your estate agent should – and shouldn’t do

It’s vital to choose the right estate agent to sell your home. Here are some of the things to keep in mind when engaging an agent.

Is higher density in residential areas a good thing?
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Is higher density in residential areas a good thing?

As more people flock to urban areas, densification becomes a natural and unavoidable occurrence. Is it a good thing for property, or bad?

How do you correctly price your home for sale?
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How do you correctly price your home for sale?

In order to achieve a quick sale at the best price, it’s important to have the right home pricing strategy in place. Here’s how to determine the right asking price for your home.

What happens to a property sale agreement if someone dies?
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What happens to a property sale agreement if someone dies?

Buying or selling property can become complicated if the buyer or seller dies during the transaction. Here's what happens when that occurs.

German investors maintain strong interest in South African property
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German investors maintain strong interest in South African property

Keen interest shown at an international event in Hamburg has revealed that German investors have a healthy appetite for South African real estate, especially for retirement properties.

How to spot a bargain property
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How to spot a bargain property

How do you know if a property is a bargain? These are some of the criteria that buyers can use to find a cheap property.

Is buying property in a trust the way to go?
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Is buying property in a trust the way to go?

Find out more about the different types of trusts that can be set up and whether it is always the best option to house your assets.

What buyers in the affordable property market should look for
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What buyers in the affordable property market should look for

Many South Africans take their first steps on the property ladder in the affordable property market. These first-time buyers should follow this advice for investing this market.

How to attract high end tenants
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How to attract high end tenants

The number of tenants looking for upmarket accommodation is rising and landlords who want to target this market should know what they look for in property.