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Residential property is gradually recovering its attractiveness as an investment, and 2013 is expected to bring more of it

Although it has not yet regained its shine as an investment, the attractiveness of residential property as an investment does appear to be gradually improving. This is the view of John Loos, Household and Consumer Sector ...

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Sectional Title units are not meant to house businesses

For various reasons, more and more people want to work at home rather than commute to an office every day.

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The Downside of the Voetstoots Clause

Sellers often assume that it means that the property is sold as is, and that buyers have no recourse if problems are found after the sale has gone through. This is not strictly true.

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10 Tips for renting out property

Michael Bauer, general manager of IHFM, the property management company, shares his 10 tips for renting out property.

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Investors beware the voetstoots clause

If you are contemplating investing in property, it is worth thinking twice before buying it in a company name.  And if you want to hold the asset in a company, it is worth considering the acquisition of a brand new company with ...

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What is the right age to buy property?

Lately there have been a lot of enquiries from young buyers looking to buy their first home. From what age should you be considering buying a home?

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Small body corporate challenges

Although it is always recommended that a body corporate utilises the services of a managing agent, there are schemes out there that may find it difficult to find an administrator that is willing to run their affairs. This is ...

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Gated estates count for 25% of SA's residential market

South Africa's secure gated estates account for more than a quarter of the value of South Africa’s total property market as far as residential properties go,” says Jeff Gilmour, president of the Association of Residential ...

Refunding a rental deposit
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Refunding a rental deposit

The Rental Housing Act stipulates how the rental deposit should be dealt with on termination of the lease agreement. It is required that an exit inspection be arranged within seven days after the tenant vacated the rental ...