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Is It Better to Buy or Build or Plot and Plan?
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Is It Better to Buy or Build or Plot and Plan?

Buying an already existing property or buying a plot and developing are both good options in the property market. Which one works better?

9 tips to protect your home during the rainy season
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9 tips to protect your home during the rainy season

Statistics point to the fact that homeowner’s insurance claims go up by up to 97% during the rainy season. How can you protect your home?

Women’s property purchasing power on the rise
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Women’s property purchasing power on the rise

Women have continued to be integral players in the property sector with their purchasing power becoming very dominant. What are the factors behind this?

Subdivision of property
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Subdivision of property

What is subdivision of property and what are the pros and cons of subdividing your property?

Advice for first-time buyers in sectional title schemes
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Advice for first-time buyers in sectional title schemes

Sectional title schemes provide viable property investment opportunities. What does it mean to buy a sectional title home?

Unrest consequences drive homeowner sentiment down
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Unrest consequences drive homeowner sentiment down

The Absa’s Homeowner Sentiment Index Q2 (HSI) has highlighted some serious concerns which have been precipitated by acts of violence and destruction to property.

7 Places to get free moving boxes South Africa
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7 Places to get free moving boxes South Africa

Securing your possessions is of prime importance when moving. Where can someone get free moving boxes in South Africa?

Sales in execution and their pitfalls
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Sales in execution and their pitfalls

Property bargains often come up in the property market.What are the pitfalls associated with bargain property?

Alternative building materials
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Alternative building materials

These are the alternatives to bricks and mortar that are attractive, eco-friendly, budget-friendly, and suitable for DIY enthusiasts.