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What is gearing, and why do property investors need to know about it?
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What is gearing, and why do property investors need to know about it?

If you’ve been doing any kind of research into property as an investment, you’ll doubtless have come across the term “gearing” at one point or another.

Are estates really the answer?
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Are estates really the answer?

Not too long ago, gated communities and ‘secure’ luxury estates were something of an oddity. Not so anymore. Today, you don’t have to go too far to see a massive mixed - use ‘city within a city’ secured by military grade ...

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Selling your home? Call in the professionals

How to make sure your agent is up to the task, before allowing your property to be listed with them.

Home buying rules for first time couples
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Home buying rules for first time couples

Follow our useful guide for purchasing your first home as a couple. These tips will help make the home buying process go as smooth as possible.

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Sellers should have a backup plan

When selling a property, it’s useful to have a backup offer on the table in case the original offer falls through. 

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Just what are the duties of managing agents?

Like so many other South Africans, I live in a complex. While there are benefits to living in such developments, there are also negatives.

HOAs can block property transfers
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HOAs can block property transfers

Home owners associations can block the transfer of a property if the owner has not paid outstanding levies. A recent case has shed light on a matter which has seemingly been a source of conflict and confusion within property ...

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How to get your home ready for a show day

Agents have been putting houses on show for years, because they know it's an effective way to expose the home to a large number of buyers in a short period of time.

How to choose the right conveyancer
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How to choose the right conveyancer

Ensure you deal with the right legal property specialist. It is the prerogative of the seller to choose the appointed conveyancer for a property transaction. When you sell a property you must consider carefully if you want to ...