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Villa, cluster, condo, townhouse, duplex …? Decoding the differences
Property Advice

Villa, cluster, condo, townhouse, duplex …? Decoding the differences

The property market in South Africa offers different housing options. What’s available in the market?

Property stokvels
Property Advice

Property stokvels

What they are, and how they can work for you?

Rent to buy
Property Advice

Rent to buy

These are the innovative, affordable housing solutions you need to consider when renting to buy.

Rental Housing Tribunal’s role in rental disputes
Property Advice

Rental Housing Tribunal’s role in rental disputes

Here are some tips for landlords who may need the services of provincial Rental Housing Tribunals.

Check your home before you go on holiday
Property Advice

Check your home before you go on holiday

The holiday season is right upon us. This is what you need to pay attention to before you travel.

The trouble with shareblock schemes
Property Advice

The trouble with shareblock schemes

Shareblock schemes provide a unique property investment avenue. What are they all about?

How to prep your budget for the approaching holiday season part two
Property Advice

How to prep your budget for the approaching holiday season part two

Striking a balance between financial prudence and great holidays with disposable income can be difficult for many. Here is some expert advice.

Expropriation bill update
News

Expropriation bill update

A controversial land expropriation bill is one step closer to becoming law. What is the state of affairs?

Understanding transfer duty
Property Advice

Understanding transfer duty

Transfer duty is part of the property acquisition process. This is how to calculate transfer duty when you acquire a property.