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Good rents increasingly attracting investors – but beware the pitfalls

The two fundamental aims when investing in property are still, as in any asset purchase, to achieve capital growth and to create an income stream.  Although property investors should, however, clarify in their minds as to which ...

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Why are you selling your home?

One of the most important things that a buyer needs to know is why the seller is selling his home. Properties change hands every day and people have a multitude of reasons as to why they want to ...

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What’s the deal when buying property with a friend?

It was Calvin - the star of Bill Watterson's Calvin & Hobbes cartoons - who famously said that “Things are never quite as scary when you've got a best friend.” But it’s probably safe to assume that he wasn’t considering buying ...

A guide to buying property at auction
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A guide to buying property at auction

It’s a well-known fact that it is possible to purchase quality properties on auction. However, as is the case with most high–involvement purchases, it’s important to fully understand the intricacies of buying via this platform ...

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Buying your first home away from home

It’s human nature to aspire and want a home to call your own. For young buyers keen to carve a niche for themselves, the prospect of purchasing a home can be that much more exhilarating – and daunting. Purchasing a home is a ...

Home insurance advice for first time buyers
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Home insurance advice for first time buyers

You’re buying your first home, and you’re going to have to insure it - but what’s the deal?

Know your rights as a sectional title owner
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Know your rights as a sectional title owner

There are many advantages to living in a sectional title complex: however, there can be a downside to residing in an estate that is governed by others - learn your rights here.

Do the maths before investing in property
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Do the maths before investing in property

The main attraction of investing in property as opposed to other types of growth asset such as listed shares, says David de Waal, CEO of Steeple Estate Agents, is that you can get part of the purchase price financed. Then, if ...

The Art of Selling a Home
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The Art of Selling a Home

People sell houses for a multitude of reasons and generally make a handsome profit in the process. However, there are times when a potential seller should think twice before knocking a ‘for sale’ ...