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Court clarifies municipal debts

A recent judgment will stop municipalities from demanding that the current homeowner settle any historical debt on a property. It’s hard to believe that a homeowner could be sued and, in certain circumstances, lose his home ...

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No maintenance? No bond!

The government has proposed to block access to credit for anyone who’s found guilty of defaulting on their maintenance payments.

Annihilate your buy-to-let bond
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Annihilate your buy-to-let bond

Smart property investors will be aware that
 paying off a bond faster will save hundreds of thousands of Rands in interest and shave years off the bond term. But, like all bondholders facing tight ...

African magic at Mahathunzi
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African magic at Mahathunzi

Situated in over 1 000 hectares of authentic African terrain in KwaZulu-Natal, complete with both large and small wildlife, Mahathunzi will shortly be released onto the property market ...

“Mom, help me buy a house!”
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“Mom, help me buy a house!”

Generally speaking, children look up to their parents and approach them for advice on matters of importance. Buying a home is one such matter and parents can play a pivotal role in assisting their children on their path to home ...

Lifestyle and Decor

Home is where the green is

We’ve looked at the law and the theory of green homes (Go green or go home) and we’ve considered the costs of going green at home (Don’t just dream green) – but what do the banks say about the idea? After all, they’re the guys ...

Buying? Read this!
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Buying? Read this!

It's easy to get caught up in the house-buying experience, particularly when you are buying your first home. It often seems that buyers go from merely discussing the idea to actively buying a property at breakneck speed. ...

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Look to developing areas for magic deals

In the first installment of this two-part series on investing in cheap property for long-term returns we explore fundamental guidelines that will assist you in choosing the right property.

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Is it mine or yours?

It may seem like a secondary concern while basking in the happiness of finding your dream home but establishing what constitutes a fixture or fitting is an important part of the purchase process, which shouldn’t be ...