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The Man in the Middle

Batting for the seller: the agent, the principal and the conveyancer. Batting for the buyer: himself.

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How to: Apply For a Home Loan

You’re hoping to enter the property market for the first time, or upgrade your existing place. Here’s how to ensure the bank approves your loan.

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Home Repairs: Fix Contract of Sale First

An ill-fitting door or a broken light fixture may not be a deal-breaker when you buy a new home – but don’t expect the seller to fix them at his expense.

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How To: Buy a House

How to buy a house, we share important tips that will help you make the biggest investment of your life

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Home Is where the heart is

Whether you're a first-time home buyer or a veteran, buying a home is a complex process, even more so when you are searching for your perfect family home.

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How To: Sell Your House at Auction

Wondering how to sell your house at auction? Find tips on how to attract a successful bid when putting your property for sale at auction.

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If you cannot attend your sectional title AGM, appoint a proxy

Although a fairly high percentage of sectional title schemes in South Africa are poorly run and even heading for big debt and maintenance problems, there is, says Michael Bauer

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My view on the leisure property market 2010 and beyond

I attended the property wealth seminar last week in Cape Town. It was fantastic to see the optimism and forward thinking in the room, not only from the experienced panel but also from the 100+ delegates attending. What a place to ...

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HOW CAN I TELL WHEN IS THE TIME TO BUY?

We know that when property prices bubble it’s not good. A bubble, defined as a “trade in products or assets with inflated values” is really hard to predict and as most of you experienced over the last 2 years, is only evident ...