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A letter to my Valentine
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A letter to my Valentine

Dearest of Dearests. You know that I’m not a sentimental fool, but today of all days I just felt I wanted to write to you to thank you for making my dreams come true. From the moment we met, I knew we were meant for each other. ...

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Collecting special levies in sectional title schemes

In ideal situations the normal levies collected in a sectional title scheme will cover all the operating expenses as well as any larger maintenance or repair projects that are due, but cases do ...

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Steps for time efficient AGMs

It will soon be time for sectional title schemes to hold their Annual General Meetings, and while many body corporate members will often want to avoid attending, seeing it as a long drawn out ...

Home inspection industry in for a shake-up?
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Home inspection industry in for a shake-up?

Cowboy home inspectors watch out! A new bill will seek to define and regulate their role in the property industry. The Estate Agents Affairs Board (EAAB) recently announced that the Property Practitioner’s Bill is being ...

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Choosing an estate agent

Looking for an estate agent to help you sell your home? Here’s some advice you’ll want - because your choice of agent can make all the difference. Looking for an estate agent to help you sell your home? Here’s some advice ...

Come out on top in a bidding war
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Come out on top in a bidding war

Getting into a bidding war when buying a property need not be a nightmare. Outfox the competition with these strategies.

Points to ponder when selling your home
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Points to ponder when selling your home

A few tips to consider before you embark on selling your home privately or through and estate agent.

Death and…property?
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Death and…property?

Generally speaking, nobody likes to dwell on the matter of their own demise. Unfortunately, it is something that none of us can escape and ignoring the consequences can make things that much harder for those left ...

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Getting it plated

Last week The Roosting Venus wrote abut how her thoughts turned to investing in Mozambique while on holiday in that beautiful country. See: A slice of paradise In this week's piece she explores the options available to would-be ...