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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.

Why the Alberton property market remains popular with buyers and renters
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Why the Alberton property market remains popular with buyers and renters

This well-connected area has a wide range of property that appeals to buyers and renters at all price levels.

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The costs of buying a home

Buying a home costs more than just the purchase price of a property. Nedbank gives home buyers a rundown of the additional expenses to expect.

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Eco-friendly solutions: How to make your new home green.

Greening up your home is not only good for the planet, it can be great for your bank account too! here are some handy green home solutions to consider.

What every home buyer should know
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What every home buyer should know

Buying property is a huge commitment and can be very daunting. Here are some buying tips that you should follow before you take the leap.

How to buy and sell a home at the same time
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How to buy and sell a home at the same time

Many of us will have to sell one property in order to buy another, and trying to juggle both deals is enormously stressful. Here are our tips to make things a little easier.

Buying a home: Should you follow your head or your heart?
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Buying a home: Should you follow your head or your heart?

You’re buying a home, not dating it, so it’s important that logic rather than emotion influences your decision.