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Home selling due to emigration still high
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Home selling due to emigration still high

Statistics from FNB show that the emigration-related selling was still high in the first three months of 2018, in spite of the improved political and economic outook.

Cape Town’ Atlantic Seaboard now a buyer’s market
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Cape Town’ Atlantic Seaboard now a buyer’s market

Cape Town’s property market is showing signs of a slowdown and the Atlantic Seaboard has also been affected. With more stock on the market, serious buyers are in a good negotiating position.

Get your free tickets for the Property Buyer Show, Cape Town
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Get your free tickets for the Property Buyer Show, Cape Town

With improved sentiment in the property market and a much-improved economy, now is the perfect to enter the market. This show is an ideal platform for those looking to be involved in property.

6 common property buying mistakes and how to avoid them
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6 common property buying mistakes and how to avoid them

Buying a home can be complex and its easy to make decisions that you regret later. Here are some pitfalls to look out for and how you can avoid them.

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What to consider before buying a sectional title unit.

Sectional title living has pros and cons, as with anything in life. Here's what to consider before purchasing a sectional title home.

Property: To Buy or Not to Buy?
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Property: To Buy or Not to Buy?

Deciding whether to buy property or continue to rent is a question that most of us will face at some stage. Here are 5 reasons to buy now and 5 reasons to put it off.

6 tips to keep private playgrounds safe
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6 tips to keep private playgrounds safe

Estates and sectional title complexes should take steps to ensure that children’s playgrounds on the property are safe – or risk facing third-party injury claims.

How the VAT increase affects the property market
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How the VAT increase affects the property market

The VAT increase that takes effect this month will affect some property transactions. Here’s what you need to know.

Buyers benefit as banks’ appetite for home loans increase
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Buyers benefit as banks’ appetite for home loans increase

Banks are competing for new home loan business at the moment and prudent home buyers are benefiting as a result, says Rudi Botha, CEO of BetterBond, SA’s biggest bond originator.