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Tips for selling a vacant home
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Tips for selling a vacant home

A vacant home is a target for criminals. Here’s how you can safeguard your asset when it is up for sale.

Home security tips for homeowners and landlords
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Home security tips for homeowners and landlords

Security is a top priority for most home buyers as well as prospective tenants. So, what should sellers and landlords be doing to make their properties more appealing?

Landlords, these are the best performing rental markets
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Landlords, these are the best performing rental markets

While it might all seem like doom and gloom with regards to the economy, savvy property investors who target the right areas can still get excellent returns.

Here’s what to do when no one wants to be trustee
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Here’s what to do when no one wants to be trustee

Fewer sectional title owners are prepared to take on the responsibility of being a trustee. Fortunately, a new management rule can save the day.

Pet Ownership in sectional title schemes
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Pet Ownership in sectional title schemes

Pets are considered a part of the family by many and disputes around them can be an emotive issue. The STSMA lays down the rules regarding pets in sectional title schemes.

Moving from renting to buying
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Moving from renting to buying

If you’ve been renting for a while and are ready to take the next step to buying your own home, you need to do your homework and know exactly what you are getting yourself into.

What you should know about selling a sectional title property
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What you should know about selling a sectional title property

Sectional title property is growing in popularity due to safety and affordability, but sellers need to be aware of the unique factors that go into selling a property of this type.

Rules for smoking or braaiing in Sectional Title schemes
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Rules for smoking or braaiing in Sectional Title schemes

The Sectional Title Schemes Management act is a breath of fresh air for residents that are bothered by their neighbour’s smoke.

Exclusive and common use areas in sectional title schemes
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Exclusive and common use areas in sectional title schemes

Owners and renters in sectional title schemes need to be familiar with the rules governing exclusive and shared use areas.