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Kitesurfer or Spotter, Struisbaai is the Place

Many who have paid their dues to live this envied lifestyle as permanent residents, and others who remain holiday makers with firm investments in holiday homes. And then there is the keen kite surfing community, who frequent this ...

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Eight points to consider before buying property

1. Are you pre-qualified? Getting pre-qualified with your lender simply means getting an idea of the price range you can afford. Your overall household debt should not be more than about 30 percent of your household’s total ...

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Landlords ignore the Consumer Protection Act at their own peril

The Consumer Protection Act (CPA; Act) has far-reaching implications for the landlord-tenant relationship, contrary to the views expressed by some commentators. Strangely, some commentators have questioned whether the CPA even ...

Lifestyle and Decor

Get the facts before you build

While there are many reputable developers around, there are also many who are not up to the task. Do your homework before you commit. Although the construction industry is suffering under ...

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The long and the short of purchasing property

When we are young we do not dream about the twenty years that it may take to pay off a bond. We do not take into consideration factors such as capital gains tax, estate duty, upfront and ongoing costs, or which type of property ...

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Points to consider when buying off plan

With the plethora of new housing developments springing up it has become increasingly common for home owners to buy off plan. The advantages of buying off plan include being able to select ...

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Landlords ignore the Consumer Protection Act at their own peril

Landlords ignore the Consumer Protection Act at their own peril The Consumer Protection Act has far-reaching implications for the landlord-tenant relationship, contrary to the views expressed by some commentators. Strangely, some ...

Transfer of property in share blocks
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Transfer of property in share blocks

A buyer enquires from an estate agent: “I have fallen in love with a gorgeous three-bedroom sea-view apartment in Camps Bay that is part of a share block company.

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Protection from unruly tenants

The proposed new Community Schemes Ombud Service Bill protects the rights of landlords to “good administration” in respect of scheme finances and facilities. The Bill oversees the administration of disputes in the sectional title ...

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