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Importance of home inspections
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Importance of home inspections

There are good reasons for home buyers to insist on a professional home inspection before signing an offer to purchase.

Low growth and high inflation battles for the residential rental market
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Low growth and high inflation battles for the residential rental market

Year on year rental growth for the residential rental market was minimal for July, August and September 2021.

Buying property? The 3 questions you’re probably not asking…but should be
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Buying property? The 3 questions you’re probably not asking…but should be

Buying property is a process which involves different stages. Which questions must you ask through this process?

Buying a sectional title property
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Buying a sectional title property

Sectional title properties are readily available for purchase in South Africa. This is what you need to know before buying a sectional title unit.

The value of homeowners insurance during the holiday season
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The value of homeowners insurance during the holiday season

Natasha Osman – Absa Bancassurance, Head of HOC (Homeowner’s Comprehensive Insurance), highlights the value of homeowners insurance over the holiday season.

Suitable negative equity preventive steps
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Suitable negative equity preventive steps

Interest rates are likely to increase further in 2022, so homeowners and buyers need to take steps to prevent negative equity.

Property investors: Don't be swayed by rental yield, capital growth is what matters
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Property investors: Don't be swayed by rental yield, capital growth is what matters

Great return on investment is what property investors hope for. How does capital growth matter in this regard?

How to overcome the "Tricky-Triad" of access control
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How to overcome the "Tricky-Triad" of access control

Access control is a major security issue in residential estates and complexes. What are the dynamics around this?

Commercial property outlook for 2022
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Commercial property outlook for 2022

The property market has continued to weather different storms.