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South Africa’s crime hotspots – and how to stay safe
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South Africa’s crime hotspots – and how to stay safe

Recently released crime stats show that crime still remains stubbornly high. Here are a few cost-effective security measures that you can implement at your home.

Parking problems in a sectional title scheme
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Parking problems in a sectional title scheme

Parking space is very important in a sectional title scheme, however issues often arise around parking in common areas. Here are some ways to handle these issues.

The growing demand for lifestyle estates in Pretoria East
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The growing demand for lifestyle estates in Pretoria East

Pretoria East has become one of the city’s most sought-after residential estate destinations, where the demand for security lifestyle accommodation is increasing.

How much power does a body corporate chairman have?
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How much power does a body corporate chairman have?

A body corporate chairman does not have any more power than other trustees. A chairman who believes that he does can cause havoc in the body corporate.

Knowing the difference between a sectional title unit and a cluster
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Knowing the difference between a sectional title unit and a cluster

Sectional title and cluster developments may look similar but they are very different in terms of ownership. Here’s what you need to know.

You can't hold the body corp responsible for everything
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You can't hold the body corp responsible for everything

Just because you pay levies doesn't mean that the body corporate will be responsible for everything that occurs on the sectional title premises or be liable for every expense when things go wrong.

Affordable housing market is being driven by young professionals
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Affordable housing market is being driven by young professionals

Young professionals are the driving force behind the affordable housing market in Atlantis and the surrounding suburbs on the Western Seaboard.

Who pays the special levy when a property is being sold?
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Who pays the special levy when a property is being sold?

The payment of a special levy does not pass on to a buyer if the seller was still the registered owner of the property when the levy was raised.

The questions you need to ask before making an offer
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The questions you need to ask before making an offer

When it comes to buying a home, no question is a bad question. So find out everything there is to know about a potential home on the market before signing on the dotted line.