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Rainwater tanks: Should a landlord or tenant supply them?
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Rainwater tanks: Should a landlord or tenant supply them?

Many home owners are installing rainwater tanks and grey-water systems to help them meet water restrictions and to protect themselves against a Day Zero scenario. But what of tenants?

How to sell your home as quickly as possible
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How to sell your home as quickly as possible

Selling your home quickly and for the best price can be difficult in a buyer’s market. Follow these tips to give yourself the best possible chance of achieving a good deal.

Holiday town property markets faring surprisingly well
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Holiday town property markets faring surprisingly well

In tough economic times, holiday home buying is expected to decrease but this was not the case in 2017.

Major developments expected for Linbro Park and Modderfontein
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Major developments expected for Linbro Park and Modderfontein

Thousands of residential units are expected to be built in the Gauteng suburbs this year.

How landlords should deal with subletting
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How landlords should deal with subletting

The sub-letting game can be dangerous, but there are three S’s you can follow as a landlord to keep yourself safe.

Lease clauses and the law
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Lease clauses and the law

Clauses written into a lease are legally binding once the lease is signed. It's therefore important to know what you are signing up for when you agree to clauses in a rental agreement.

Lydenburg’s development as a business hub acts as a magnet for home buyers
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Lydenburg’s development as a business hub acts as a magnet for home buyers

Lydenburg, is rapidly becoming a business hub servicing the surrounding communities and mining interests as far afield as Pilgrim’s Rest, Ohrigstad and Rietfontein.

How to avoid bad tenants
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How to avoid bad tenants

Letting your property to a tenant who has lied about their income, identity or rental history can become a nightmare.

Huge demand for student accommodation in Braamfontein
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Huge demand for student accommodation in Braamfontein

A shortage of student accommodation offered by WITS, UJ and other tertiary institutions close to the Johannesburg city centre have resulted in a demand for student rentals in Braamfontein.