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The property registration process in South Africa
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The property registration process in South Africa

Our ten-step guide provides all you need to know when it comes to registering your property in South Africa.

Rent to buy property: can rent to own work for you?
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Rent to buy property: can rent to own work for you?

Rent to buy remains an attractive option for both prospective buyers and willing sellers. How does it work?

Points to consider before you start building
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Points to consider before you start building

Some useful tips to make sure you're in the know, before you start building a home.

2015 Standard Residential Property Lease for Freehold
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2015 Standard Residential Property Lease for Freehold

Here’s a free lease agreement for you to download. This document is Consumer Protection Act (CPA) compliant and is for Freehold property –

Your rights and obligations as a property owner or tenant
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Your rights and obligations as a property owner or tenant

Find out about the responsibilities that both a property owner and a tenant have, when it comes to renting.

Guidelines on rental income payment
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Guidelines on rental income payment

Advice on how to set a rental amount, what could go wrong and what the tax implications of rental income are.

Sectional title versus freehold ownership
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Sectional title versus freehold ownership

Due to a number of reasons, including heightened security, affordability and a more communal way of life, sectional title living has been growing in popularity over the last decade or so.

Latent and patent defects and the CPA
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Latent and patent defects and the CPA

Are you protected by the Consumer Protection Act with regard to latent and patent property defects? Find out in this article.

Sectional Title Sale Agreement
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Sectional Title Sale Agreement

Here's a free sale agreement for you to download.