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You can put a price on security

Security remains one of the main factors influencing home buying decisions in Gauteng.

What makes a neighbourhood truly great?
Lifestyle and Decor

What makes a neighbourhood truly great?

A casual stroll through PrivateProperty’s property listings would probably confuse anyone: with so many choices available, how on earth do you decide which neighbourhood would suit you best?  

Are estates really the answer?
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Are estates really the answer?

Not too long ago, gated communities and ‘secure’ luxury estates were something of an oddity. Not so anymore. Today, you don’t have to go too far to see a massive mixed - use ‘city within a city’ secured by military grade ...

Property Advice

Just what are the duties of managing agents?

Like so many other South Africans, I live in a complex. While there are benefits to living in such developments, there are also negatives.

Bad neighbours: overhanging branches
Property Advice

Bad neighbours: overhanging branches

A neighbour’s tree causing damage to your property can be a source of conflict. What are your rights?

HOAs can block property transfers
Property Advice

HOAs can block property transfers

Home owners associations can block the transfer of a property if the owner has not paid outstanding levies. A recent case has shed light on a matter which has seemingly been a source of conflict and confusion within property ...

Lifestyle and Decor

Starting a neighbourhood watch

With crime an everyday part of our lives, residents are taking back their streets by forming neighbourhood watches. Here’s how to get started.

Property Advice

Steps for time efficient AGMs

It will soon be time for sectional title schemes to hold their Annual General Meetings, and while many body corporate members will often want to avoid attending, seeing it as a long drawn out ...

Property Advice

Collecting special levies in sectional title schemes

In ideal situations the normal levies collected in a sectional title scheme will cover all the operating expenses as well as any larger maintenance or repair projects that are due, but cases do ...

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