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Take these steps now if you plan on buying in 2018
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Take these steps now if you plan on buying in 2018

Wanting to buy a home next year? Then now’s the time to start making plans.

Help, the previous owner won’t move out of my house
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Help, the previous owner won’t move out of my house

Buying a new home can become a nightmare if the previous owner won’t leave. Find out your rights and how to evict them.

The rise of the ‘rentvestor’
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The rise of the ‘rentvestor’

South Africans that want to get on the property ladder but cannot afford to buy their dream home are buying cheaper properties and renting them out instead.

False Bay property values rise by 67%
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False Bay property values rise by 67%

False Bay continues to be a popular choice with Western Cape property buyers due to the attractive coastal lifestyle and affordability.

6 Fabulous Cape Town villas to rent this summer
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6 Fabulous Cape Town villas to rent this summer

Take a look some of the luxurious properties available to rent on the Atlantic Seaboard for the coming holidays.

Tenants and sectional title scheme conduct rules
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Tenants and sectional title scheme conduct rules

The conduct of the occupiers in a sectional title scheme is governed by a set of rules. Both long-term and short-term tenants are bound by these rules.

Avoid potential pitfalls in a new-build home
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Avoid potential pitfalls in a new-build home

New developments provide homeowners the opportunity to build their own homes, but there are some factors to be aware of first.

Gauteng property market predictions for 2018
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Gauteng property market predictions for 2018

Principals from Seeff in Gauteng share their predictions and advice for the coming year.

11 things that irritate property buyers and sellers
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11 things that irritate property buyers and sellers

Excellent customer service and absolute professionalism separate the good estate agents from the average ones. Here are some of the customer service mistakes that agent make.