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The house flipping trend
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The house flipping trend

Andrew Church, Managing Director of bridging finance company Rodel, shares his insight on house flipping.

9 things to consider before becoming an Airbnb host
Property Advice

9 things to consider before becoming an Airbnb host

Earning extra income from your property may be an attractive proposition but there are other factors to consider too.

Buyers, beware these sophisticated property scams
Property Advice

Buyers, beware these sophisticated property scams

Fraudsters are increasingly using technology to trick property buyers out of large sums of money.

5 ways you could lose your home
Property Advice

5 ways you could lose your home

Defaulting on your home loan is not the only thing that can cause your home to be attached and auctioned off. These 5 things could have the same effect.

Pinnacle Point Estate
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Pinnacle Point Estate

Pinnacle Point Estate, located in the scenic Garden Route, offers a breathtaking holiday for tourists and beautiful homes to residents

Common pitfalls to avoid when buying property
Property Advice

Common pitfalls to avoid when buying property

A buyer usually knows far less about a property than its seller so it’s important for them to be familiar with common defects and contract clauses.

The demand for retirement villages in South Africa
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The demand for retirement villages in South Africa

Retirement estates offer a brilliant lifestyle for retirees and are an excellent investment. Pam Golding's discusses the demand for retirement property in South Africa and how to invest in one.

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How to finance a property purchase on an estate

Lephoi Mokgatle, the head of Home Loans Digital at Nedbank, chats to the Afternoon Express team about how to finance property on an estate.

Why residential estates insist on uniformity
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Why residential estates insist on uniformity

While homeowners may be annoyed by not having freedom of choice regarding their estate home’s appearance, uniformity does protect property values.