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Advice for tenants - Make sure you get your deposit refunded
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Advice for tenants - Make sure you get your deposit refunded

Rental deposit refunds are probably the biggest cause of friction between landlords and tenants.

Bloemfontein residential property is akin to a ‘Teflon-coated’ market
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Bloemfontein residential property is akin to a ‘Teflon-coated’ market

Bloemfontein residential property market has recorded unprecedent activity and growth. What’s prevailing in this market?

Selling off-plan – what agents need for success
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Selling off-plan – what agents need for success

Selling property off-plan is not the same as selling existing homes, so agents need different skills to succeed.

The Mother City’s rental market a mixed bag of tricks
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The Mother City’s rental market a mixed bag of tricks

The two factors currently impacting Cape Town’s rental market in many areas is not so much a shrinking tenant pool but rather an excess of stock and unrealistic pricing

POPIA compliance toolkit now available for community housing schemes
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POPIA compliance toolkit now available for community housing schemes

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is a legislative development which will impact property management companies. How best can they familiarise themselves with it?

Key considerations when buying into a retirement village
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Key considerations when buying into a retirement village

Make sure the retirement village you put your name down for will still meet your needs when you retire.

Residential property remains a sound option for investment
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Residential property remains a sound option for investment

Investing in residential property is a worthwhile investment avenue worth considering. Why should this be considered?

Understanding real estate abbreviations
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Understanding real estate abbreviations

Real estate terminology can be unfamiliar and difficult to understand especially for industry outsiders. Here is what you need to know.

Dispelling eight key myths around buying and selling property on auction
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Dispelling eight key myths around buying and selling property on auction

The property market is often a subject of a number of misconceptions which have prevented home buyers from embracing some attractive and highly beneficial opportunities.