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What makes a good property investment
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What makes a good property investment

Choosing the right location when it comes to buying a property is a complex decision and one that is almost entirely driven by your own needs, especially if it is your residence.

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Episode 11: Important clauses to know in an offer to purchase document.

The offer to purchase agreement. An attorney explains what should be in a sales agreement and unpacks the various clauses a first time buyer should be aware of.

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Episode 10: Buying your first home? Here's how to narrow down your options.

Private Property CEO, Simon Bray, gives insight on how to narrow down the options when buying property for the first time.

Patent and latent property defects explained
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Patent and latent property defects explained

If you’re buying or selling property, it’s important to know about your rights regarding patent and latent defects.

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Episode 9: The benefits of living near the city centre.

Take a tour of a beautiful apartment for first time buyers in Sandton.

Beware the occupational rent trap
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Beware the occupational rent trap

Occupational rent is an aspect that often gets overlooked in a sales agreement. Setting the rental too high or too low can have disastrous consequences for buyers or sellers.

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Episode 8: The benefits of purchasing property in a secure estate.

Secure estates are a popular option for first time home buyers. Take a tour of an affordable home in an attractive estate in Noordwyk.

Why Sell or Buy a Home With a Warranty?
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Why Sell or Buy a Home With a Warranty?

A home is for most people the largest purchase they will make. And yet homes are bought without warranties. Not anymore!

Budgeting tips for sectional title schemes
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Budgeting tips for sectional title schemes

Trustees of sectional title schemes should consider these useful tips when structuring the scheme’s annual budget for the year ahead.