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Rules for smoking or braaiing in Sectional Title schemes
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Rules for smoking or braaiing in Sectional Title schemes

The Sectional Title Schemes Management act is a breath of fresh air for residents that are bothered by their neighbour’s smoke.

What you should know about selling a sectional title property
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What you should know about selling a sectional title property

Sectional title property is growing in popularity due to safety and affordability, but sellers need to be aware of the unique factors that go into selling a property of this type.

Is winter a good time to buy and sell property
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Is winter a good time to buy and sell property

Conventional wisdom says that winter is a bad time to market your home, but with fewer homes on the market there’s a good chance more buyers will be viewing yours.

Pulling out of a sale could have consequences
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Pulling out of a sale could have consequences

Selling a home is not child’s play and the seller needs to be absolutely certain that he wants to sell before he puts the property on the market.

Younger buyers are discovering Kommetjie
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Younger buyers are discovering Kommetjie

An increasing number of young buyers are making their way to Kommetjie, a charming oceanside suburb on the west coast of the peninsula.

Questions that savvy property buyers ask
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Questions that savvy property buyers ask

Asking the right questions before buying a property will save you money in the long run. Property experts provide a list of questions that need to be asked and answered.

The average first-time buyer will need 2 years to save for a deposit
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The average first-time buyer will need 2 years to save for a deposit

According to BetterBond, home loan applications from first-time buyers continue to increase but their success is dependent on how financially disciplined they are.

Understanding the ‘who’s who’ of a property transaction
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Understanding the ‘who’s who’ of a property transaction

Buying property is more complex than it appears to be on the surface. It’s important to understand the roles of the various role players involved in a property sale.

Western Cape Property market losing steam
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Western Cape Property market losing steam

House price growth in the Western Cape, South Africa’s best performing region, is starting to slow down.