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Invest in property before April and save on VAT
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Invest in property before April and save on VAT

Property buyers who invest before the revised tax figures kick in on 1 April 2018, will pay 14% VAT.

Trendy Salt River apartments from just R1.295m
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Trendy Salt River apartments from just R1.295m

Salt River is experiencing huge amounts of interest due to the lifestyle, location and relative affordability it offers homebuyers.

Home pricing mistakes sellers should avoid
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Home pricing mistakes sellers should avoid

Today’s buyers are well informed about property pricing and fair market value. As such, sellers need to price their property accordingly to ensure that they will attract the right buyers to the home.

Should your first home be an investment property?
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Should your first home be an investment property?

Should you concentrate on buying your own home or should you be securing your future by investing in an investment property first? The decision will be dependent on personal circumstances.

How to keep your property resolutions for 2018
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How to keep your property resolutions for 2018

92% of people don’t keep their New Year’s resolutions. Avoid becoming one of them by sticking to your plan to make homeownership in 2018 a reality.

Financial advice to consider before investing in property
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Financial advice to consider before investing in property

Considering the financial aspects of property investment is crucial if you are to be successful. Find out what questions you need to ask yourself before committing to an investment property.

Well located apartments in Rivonia benefit from continued demand
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Well located apartments in Rivonia benefit from continued demand

The Atrium of Rivonia offers modern apartments for young professionals from R1,065million.

10 reasons to downsize your house
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10 reasons to downsize your house

More South Africans are realising that bigger isn't necessarily better when it comes to homeownership, and are choosing to downsize.

Take a look at the Palatial Sandton home on sale for R150m
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Take a look at the Palatial Sandton home on sale for R150m

A landmark property in Sandhurst, one of the most exclusive suburbs in South Africa, has been listed with Seeff at R150 million.