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Beware the dodgy agent

A couple of years ago there was a damning documentary that aired on British television, highlighting criminality within the real estate sector in that country.

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Price, proximity and design

While the key concerns for many first-time buyers entering the property market are affordability and how close the property is to their workplace.

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What collateral's could banks find acceptable for bond applicants?

Rawson Finance, is currently involved in a research exercise to establish what collaterals, the South African banks might accept from mortgage bond applicants.

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Should you sell your property or lease it out?

When temporarily relocating, selling your home may free up equity.

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Buy With Confidence

Buying your first property is a process that can be fraught with confusion. This simple list will set you on the path to home ownership. 1. Save up for a deposit Banks are far more likely to approve your home loan if you ...

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Scam Hits Real Estate

Nothing, it seems, is sacred in South Africa these days, particularly when it comes to money. Credit cards are skimmed, bank accounts hacked and in the latest scam doing the rounds, funds are being misappropriated from ...

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What to do if your tenants don't pay rent

If a landlord finds himself in a situation where a tenant is not paying his rent, then it is best to initiate legal action as soon as possible to avoid months of lost income in rent, says Michael Bauer, general manager of IHFM, ...

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Would you buy your own house?

According to Richard Gray, CEO of Harcourts Real Estate South Africa, who says it’s a question that calls for an honest answer, best arrived at by an objective analysis of its best and worst features.

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Questions you need to ask when buying

Despite the economic downturn and price decreases, a property investment will only be as sound as the knowledge buyers have about it.

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