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The effect of Airbnb on the rental market
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The effect of Airbnb on the rental market

Many property owners who listed their property to rent on a short-term basis on the platform have switched back to long-term renting. Find out why.

Lifestyle and security draw buyers to The Parks
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Lifestyle and security draw buyers to The Parks

The charming and old established homes of Parktown North, Parkview and Parkhurst, continue to enjoy demand from buyers looking for a secure lifestyle in a convenient location.

Home price growth accelerates
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Home price growth accelerates

Optimism in the market and banks’ willingness to approve home loans has seen house prices growing at a faster rate than they did a year ago.

New schools will boost property values on KZN’s coast
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New schools will boost property values on KZN’s coast

Good schools increase demand for property in the surrounding areas, and plans to build new schools along KZN’s coastal areas will have a positive effect on the local property market.

The hottest suburbs in Sandton and Randburg
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The hottest suburbs in Sandton and Randburg

According to local agents, these are the suburbs that everyone wants to live in. Find out what each of them has to offer.

3 questions buyers forget to ask
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3 questions buyers forget to ask

There is so much to consider when purchasing a home that it’s not difficult to understand why so many buyers forget to ask some of the most important questions before they sign along the dotted line.

Budgeting tips for new homeowners
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Budgeting tips for new homeowners

Many property buyers struggle with the expenses of buying and owning their new home. Careful planning can go a long way towards relieving their financial stress.

Calypso Beach in Langebaan gaining in popularity
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Calypso Beach in Langebaan gaining in popularity

Property buyers are increasingly being drawn to suburbs like Calypso Beach on the Cape West Coast due to the great selection of homes and enviable lifestyle.

Affordable Cape Town neighbourhoods for first time buyers
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Affordable Cape Town neighbourhoods for first time buyers

Housing affordability is a major issue for first time buyers in Cape Town, but there are some neighbourhoods where property is available for under R1.5m.