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Secure Your Home For The Holidays

It’s that time of year when many people breathe a sigh of relief, pack their bags and head off for a well-earned holiday. Not-so-incidentally, it also happens to be the time of year that house break-ins spike. So what can you ...

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When Body Corporate Answers to Homeowners’ Association

The Body Corporate (BC) of a sectional title property which is located inside a private estate, answers to the Home Owners’ Association (HOA). Reason being that the HOA is the controlling body of a private estate. Among many ...

Location, Location, Location
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Location, Location, Location

We have all heard the experts citing the importance of the location of a property. In fact, they place so much emphasis on this that they often repeat the word three times.

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Take care when buying off plan

In recent months there have been signs that residential property developers of multi-unit sectional title schemes are once again becoming active.

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The Truth About Homeowners Associations

Buying property in a gated estate has certain attractions, but - the rules set by the homeowner association or body corporate may put a damper on your lifestyle.

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The Truth About Homeowners Associations

Buying property in a gated estate in a country that is plagued by crime has certain attractions, but beware - the rules and regulations set by the homeowner association or body corporate may put a damper on your ...

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Buy-to-let property investors can't be slack with maintenance

In recent months there has been a marked increase in the number of people buying into multiple unit developments - as investments.

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10 Things To Think About Before You Start House Hunting

When you decide to start looking for a property, you’ll be overwhelmed by the different property types, locations, prices and conditions. By using this checklist from Kevin Mountjoy, national sales manager atooba, South Africa’s ...

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10 Things To Think About Before You Start House Hunting

When you decide to start looking for a property, you’ll be overwhelmed by the different property types, locations, prices and conditions. By using this checklist from Kevin Mountjoy, national sales manager at ooba, South ...