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Small homes show the biggest price growth
The increased demand for smaller homes by home buyers due to affordability pressures is driving strong price growth in that segment.
Understanding the hidden costs associated with owning a home
It is important that people familiarise themselves with some of the hidden costs associated with home ownership.
Sectional title levies: cheaper is not always better
Basing a buying decision on the affordability of monthly levies is not good practice. What you are really looking for is a well-run, well-versed body corporate that knows how to balance a budget.
Sectional title alterations
Alterations made without proper approvals to sectional title units can make it difficult, for all homeowners in the complex, to sell.
The war of the floor tiles
A recent court case has highlighted the fact that while a body corporate has a right to enforce rules, it needs to do so amicably.
Multiple price hikes are bad news for South Africans
Electricity, DSTV, E-tolls -consumers are being subjected to rising costs across the board. What are the implications for the economy?
Property rates are always payable
A recent court judgment has found that property owners are expected to pay their rates in full regardless of whether they use municipal services or not.
The benefits of purchasing a sectional title unit
Why sectional titles units have become so popular in South Africa.
2016 - Prepare for a bumpy ride
The plunging rand and the effects of one of the worst droughts in living memory will make 2016 a tough year for SA consumers.
First-time home buyers drive sectional title market
The latest stats released by ooba, show that the overall demand for sectional title property has risen.