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Sectional Title (ST) scheme owners
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Sectional Title (ST) scheme owners

Suspect there has been financial mismanagement in your Sectional Title scheme? Be alert to red flags and potential mismanagement.

Divorce and property decisions: a guide to selling, buying out, or keeping
Property Advice

Divorce and property decisions: a guide to selling, buying out, or keeping

Divorcing with shared property? Understand when to sell, buy out, or keep your home to protect your financial future.

Sectional Title scheme owners
Property Advice

Sectional Title scheme owners

How to manage the financials of a Sectional Title scheme Credible managing agents are in the best position to ensure your Sectional Title scheme’s financials are accurate and transparent.

What’s ahead for real estate 2026: the comeback year
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What’s ahead for real estate 2026: the comeback year

Commentary from top real estate personalities may help you decide whether 2026 is the year for you to buy, sell, rent, or invest in a residential property.

Declutter to sell (or stay): why January is the best time to reset your home’s value
Property Advice

Declutter to sell (or stay): why January is the best time to reset your home’s value

Decluttering in January can boost your home’s appeal, functionality and value—whether you’re selling or staying.

Six safety & security tips for South African homeowners
Property Advice

Six safety & security tips for South African homeowners

Practical, layered security tips to help South African homeowners protect their properties, families, and long-term property value.

Home security must-haves
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Home security must-haves

Ensuring adequate home security is a critical factor for homeowners across South Africa, not only for personal safety but also for meeting insurance requirements.

Key characteristics of starter homes
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Key characteristics of starter homes

A starter home is a small but affordable property, designed to attract first time home buyers and small families.

Renovations to a sectional title
Property Advice

Renovations to a sectional title

Learn the rules for renovating a sectional title property, including Body Corporate approvals, legal requirements, and avoiding costly mistakes.