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What to ask before signing a lease
Property Advice

What to ask before signing a lease

Tenants in a sectional title property need to be absolutely clear about who is responsible for what, and what their rent actually covers, before they sign any lease agreement.

What is SPLUMA?
Property Advice

What is SPLUMA?

SPLUMA is a national regulation affecting those applying for land developments or new sectional title schemes.

Choosing a quiet property
Lifestyle and Decor

Choosing a quiet property

How to find a home that can be your peaceful sanctuary.

Dealing with neighbour disputes
Property Advice

Dealing with neighbour disputes

How to resolve conflicts between neighbours, and salvage good neighbourly relations.

The importance of levy payments
Property Advice

The importance of levy payments

Many sectional title schemes have problems with owners not paying their levies. This is why paying your levy is not negotiable.

Keeping the peace while renovating
Property Advice

Keeping the peace while renovating

Some renovations could lead to your neighbours being negatively affected, here are some tips to avoid this.

Community Living - How to make it a success
Property Advice

Community Living - How to make it a success

Gated communities are a growing trend in South Africa, however for them to be well managed, it's beneficial for home-owners to understand what it entails and who the responsibility falls on.

Budget 2019: What it means for the property industry
News

Budget 2019: What it means for the property industry

Some of SA’s top property experts weigh in with their thoughts on how this year’s Budget speech will affect the property market.

Check your homeowners insurance
Property Advice

Check your homeowners insurance

How to make sure that your homeowners insurance accurately covers you for any eventuality.