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Budget 2017: how it will affect the property market
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Budget 2017: how it will affect the property market

What does this year’s budget speech mean for those who own property or are buying property this year? The heads of some of SA’s biggest estate agencies have their say.

Budgeting tips for sectional title schemes
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Budgeting tips for sectional title schemes

Trustees of sectional title schemes should consider these useful tips when structuring the scheme’s annual budget for the year ahead.

Your security could be sending the wrong message to buyers
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Your security could be sending the wrong message to buyers

Those who install thousands of rand’s worth of security features before putting their home up for sale may be putting some buyers off.

The reason that Blouberg property sales have hit R2.4 billion
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The reason that Blouberg property sales have hit R2.4 billion

Find out what makes the greater Blouberg area a sought-after residential destination to live in

When ratepayers take matters into their own hands
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When ratepayers take matters into their own hands

Poor service delivery is unfortunately a sad reality for many South African towns. Instead of moaning, the residents of some small towns are taking the initiative and fixing things themselves.

Retire in luxury in Plettenberg Bay
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Retire in luxury in Plettenberg Bay

To meet the demand for high-end retirement accommodation, a luxury retirement complex is set to be developed in the heart of Plettenberg Bay.

Are suburban boom gates a good idea?
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Are suburban boom gates a good idea?

Brooklyn residents scored a victory recently when the court gave them permission to implement road closures. So, what are the pros and cons of booming off an area?

Rule changes expected to benefit sectional title schemes
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Rule changes expected to benefit sectional title schemes

The new legislation in place for sectional titles schemes is expected to increase the demand and marketability for this growing property sector. property sector.

A victory for property owners
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A victory for property owners

Terrific news for the property market. A recent court judgment has indicated that owners will no longer be liable for historical municipal debt on their property.