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Check it; it makes cheque-book sense

You probably wouldn’t buy a used car without having it checked professionally – but as many as 99% of buyers of used homes sold in South Africa buy without professional advice about the physical condition of the ...

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Hedge against inflation with property

Inflation is often understood as the rate at which prices of goods and services increase, but in reality the effect of inflation is far more destructive: it erodes the purchasing power of money. For example, in 2009, a loaf of ...

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Landlord? Insurance could save your bacon

Although landlords may believe that they are on their own and that dealing with a rogue tenant is just part and parcel of renting out a property, there are ways for them to protect their investment.

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Mandates: ask "who" and "how" first

Sellers need to understand that when they sign a mandate with an agent to sell their property, they are agreeing to all the terms and conditions.

Sectional title: make your managing agent pay
Property Advice

Sectional title: make your managing agent pay

Can you imagine handing over your salary every month to a virtual stranger in order for them to manage your finances and pay your bills? In essence this is what body corporates do when they entrust the affairs of their sectional ...

Agent Advice

Rental agents: this attorney’s working for you!

Have you ever been confronted with questions from landlords and tenants, changes to the law, issues with leases etc that you need assistance with?

Should I buy or build a house?
Lifestyle and Decor

Should I buy or build a house?

It’s probably the oldest question in the property investment book: should I build my next home, or buy an existing one? The very fact that this question has had such a long and illustrious ...

Annihilate your buy-to-let bond
Property Advice

Annihilate your buy-to-let bond

Smart property investors will be aware that
 paying off a bond faster will save hundreds of thousands of Rands in interest and shave years off the bond term. But, like all bondholders facing tight ...

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The great mandate debate

When it comes to finding the right tenant to place in your investment property, there are some important considerations to take into account when deciding on the type of mandate to give your ...