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The true cost of a free lunch

I've never been one to write about personal stuff. However the goings-on over this last weekend made me rethink this policy. I was asked to help my seven-month-pregnant daughter and her lovely husband to move home. Actually, ...

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Find the right tenant: open vs sole agent mandates

When it comes to finding the right tenant to place in your investment property, there are some important considerations to take into account when deciding on the type of mandate to give your ...

Legal requirements when registering a property in a company
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Legal requirements when registering a property in a company

Registering your property in a company is a popular choice but is important to understand the legal requirements first.

Barking up the wrong tree
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Barking up the wrong tree

It appears that a Durban family is willing to fight to the bitter end in order to keep their beloved dog at home on the Mount Edgecombe Country Club Estate. While pets are allowed on the upmarket ...

Check your home inspector – it’s (nearly) law
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Check your home inspector – it’s (nearly) law

One piece of legislation amongst a raft of changes to the laws that govern property transactions in South Africa could have a profound effect on the way we buy our houses in the near future.

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Down time? Up your property preparation

Besides the braais, the office parties, and the breakaways to the beach or the bushveld, the summer holiday period is always a good time to take stock and plan for the year to come. And if it’s property you’re wanting to buy – ...

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Painting ‘aint special at all

When it comes to special levies, residents in Sectional Title schemes can end up feeling confused and even resentful. In a bid to clarify the issue, Whitfields Residential and Commercial Property Administrators recently issued ...

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First come, first served?

What should you do when you receive more than one offer on your home? Sounds like a bit of a stupid question – you accept the highest offer, right? Well, maybe not. When it comes to selling a property it’s not all about the ...

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Giving permission for commission

When sellers sign a mandate for an estate agent to list their home they aren't simply agreeing to allow an agent to sell the property: they are signing a legally-binding document that will, among other things, record the amount ...