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Top tips for pricing property properly
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Top tips for pricing property properly

Property pricing is a key factor in property transactions. How should this be done properly?

The magic of trusts and cashflows
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The magic of trusts and cashflows

Miguel Martins, Absa Portfolio Manager- Investors, covers two of the most important considerations on the path to financial freedom.

The missing link between GDP and property: Happiness
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The missing link between GDP and property: Happiness

The property sector plays a role in determining the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the resulting effect of a happy population. How do these dynamics play out?

FNB’s 3rd quarter commercial rental market survey
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FNB’s 3rd quarter commercial rental market survey

In the rental market component of the survey, brokers perceive higher activity in all three commercial property sectors, but recovery momentum may be slowing.

Dealing with defects when buying a home
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Dealing with defects when buying a home

Defects can adversely affect property transactions especially before the offer to purchase has been signed. What type of defects should you look out for?

Don’t let tenants scare off your buyers
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Don’t let tenants scare off your buyers

A tenant can often be an impediment for landlords and prospective home buyers. How should this be handled?

Security tips to ensure the most efficient protection of your home
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Security tips to ensure the most efficient protection of your home

There is more to properly securing one’s home than merely installing a burglar alarm and there are also a number of crucial factors to take into consideration.

Holiday rentals to boom this summer, despite pandemic uncertainty
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Holiday rentals to boom this summer, despite pandemic uncertainty

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected different economic sectors including real estate. What can be expected in the coming weeks?

Key considerations for non-resident property investors
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Key considerations for non-resident property investors

South Africa offers diverse property investment opportunities. What are the prevailing conditions, and what the key considerations are for non-resident property investors?