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Are you a successful seller?

All too many times these days we hear how Estate Agents have failed to secure a buyer. With a slow moving market, what makes some sellers seem luckier than others? And how is it that some houses get snapped up within the 1st few ...

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Lease agreement pack

The South African rental industry is regulated by a myriad legislative works. Existing and new Acts are constantly reviewed, revised or drafted from scratch. In conjunction with attorney Marlon Shevelew, Tenant Profile Network ...

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The hazards of speculation

Many assume that speculating on a property is a sure-fire way to make money and generally speaking it is, but things can go horribly wrong and end up costing the investor a great deal of money. There are times to speculate and ...

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Take the First Step - Invest

Although there are many first time buyers who are not in a financial position to buy the home of their dreams just yet, there are countless who are perfectly placed to climb onto the property ladder by buying an investment ...

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Your rights may come at a price

Tenants may be forgiven for thinking that they have every right to pack up and move on as they see fit, thanks to a clause in the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). However, landlords do enjoy a certain amount of protection and the ...

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The inside scoop on open mandates

Many people opt for giving open mandates to lots of agents thinking that it will get them more exposure, in reality it gets them less.

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Your rights may come at a price

Tenants may be forgiven for thinking that they have every right to pack up and move on as they see fit, thanks to the CPA, however this is not the case.

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Community scheme meetings - The importance of attending meetings

One of the most consistent complaints we hear from managing agents and people serving as trustees concerns “owner apathy”. They say it can be nearly impossible to get anything non-routine done – decisions that can only be taken ...

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Ensure your chances of bond approval

While the recession might still be fresh in the minds of some consumers, it appears that more prospective buyers are looking to enter the property market.