Buying Advice

Constantly evolving regulations, a fluctuating market, ever-changing neighbourhoods… the property market is a constantly-moving industry that requires expert insight and knowledge. Private Property provides the latest news and advice on everything property related for all sides of the spectrum. In our one-stop Property Advice portal, you can find:

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.

Freehold Residential Sale Agreement
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Freehold Residential Sale Agreement

Here's a free sales agreement for you to download. This document is Consumer Protection Act (CPA) compliant and is for Freehold premises.

What does listed property offer the investor?
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What does listed property offer the investor?

A look at the various possibilities that present themselves when using investment platforms that offer listed property funds.

What is servitude? - Praedial servitude vs personal servitude
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What is servitude? - Praedial servitude vs personal servitude

A servitude is a registered right that a person has over the immovable property of another. Learn the difference between the two main types of servitudes and how they affect property values.

How your property's value impacts your rates and taxes bill
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How your property's value impacts your rates and taxes bill

Find out more about municipal rates and sectional title rates, as well as how they are used.

How do attorneys manage your property deposits?
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How do attorneys manage your property deposits?

Find out what happens to the deposit that you've given to your attorney when buying a property, and why the money is necessary.

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Responses to FAQ's from landlords

Thinking of taking the plunge into the buy-to-let market, or improving your investments in property? Find the answers to your questions here.

Title deeds, the Deeds Office and the Deeds Registry
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Title deeds, the Deeds Office and the Deeds Registry

Find out what a title deed is, who the Deeds Office are and what the Deeds Registry does.