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What today’s buyer wants: New survey reveals the factors that drive property purchases
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What today’s buyer wants: New survey reveals the factors that drive property purchases

A South African survey has revealed the realities of today’s local property buyer, and what is most important to them when it comes to where - and how - they choose to live.

The lowdown on online property auctions
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The lowdown on online property auctions

Online property auctions have become the norm due to Covid-19 lockdown regulations and are almost certainly here to stay.

Top 10 Holiday Rentals Around South Africa
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Top 10 Holiday Rentals Around South Africa

Holiday rentals you should consider for your next vacation.

The lifetime benefits of buying young
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The lifetime benefits of buying young

Why buying property at a young age is beneficial in the long run.

How to avoid the dreaded ‘double-commission’ disputes
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How to avoid the dreaded ‘double-commission’ disputes

Tips on how to make sure paying agent commission goes as smoothly as possible.

Reserve Fund compliance now urgent for ST schemes
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Reserve Fund compliance now urgent for ST schemes

Sectional title schemes are required t be compliant with reserve fund provisions.

Questions every first-time homebuyer should ask before purchasing a property
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Questions every first-time homebuyer should ask before purchasing a property

Questions to ask for making your first home purchase less daunting, more rewarding.

Joint home loans for unmarried first-time buyers
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Joint home loans for unmarried first-time buyers

The ins and outs of joint home loans and how unmarried first-time buyers can navigate them.

Commercial property market insights - It's not all doom and gloom out there
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Commercial property market insights - It's not all doom and gloom out there

The commercial property market has the potential to rebound depending on a number of factors.