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Avoid costly bank loan mistakes
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Avoid costly bank loan mistakes

Understand the different types of loans, and why you should be careful when applying for them.

The role of trustees in a Sectional Title Estate
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The role of trustees in a Sectional Title Estate

The trustees of a body corporate within a Sectional Title must have the best interests of all residents at heart.

Levy increases in Sectional Title estates
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Levy increases in Sectional Title estates

To increase levies, trustees of body corporates need to adhere to the Sectional Title Schemes Management Act (STSMA), and its prescribed management rules.

Distressing ‘Cat’ calls in estates
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Distressing ‘Cat’ calls in estates

For some living in estates where pets are allowed, neighbour’s wandering cats have become a problem for some residents. How should this type of complaint be handled?

Why it is important to know your suburb and community
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Why it is important to know your suburb and community

Suburbs evolve through generational shifts, social amenities, safety, and local governance. Learn how these changes impact property value, community living, and lifestyle appeal.

Solar Systems 101 for Homeowners
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Solar Systems 101 for Homeowners

A beginner's guide to how a solar system works, and the pro’s and con’s.

Secure your home before heading off on holiday
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Secure your home before heading off on holiday

If you have ever left your home and had to return because you think you’ve left your stove or iron on, then you’ll not want to go on holiday with any niggling doubts that your property is not secure.

Different types of Property Values
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Different types of Property Values

Across the globe, value means different things to different people and types of property investors.

Protecting Your Property
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Protecting Your Property

Real Estate Lessons from Rugby's Defence Tactics