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Why the first offer on a home is often the best
Property Advice

Why the first offer on a home is often the best

There are exceptions to the rule, but there is a very good reason why estate agents encourage sellers to seriously consider the first offer.

Knowing the difference between a sectional title unit and a cluster
Property Advice

Knowing the difference between a sectional title unit and a cluster

Sectional title and cluster developments may look similar but they are very different in terms of ownership. Here’s what you need to know.

How much power does a body corporate chairman have?
Property Advice

How much power does a body corporate chairman have?

A body corporate chairman does not have any more power than other trustees. A chairman who believes that he does can cause havoc in the body corporate.

Agent Advice

IEASA Western Cape to host residential property rental lease workshop

The Institute of Estate Agents, Western Cape will host a Residential Property Rental Lease workshop on Tuesday the 6th September at their training centre in Sheldon Way, Pinelands.

Add the wow factor to your home for sale
Property Advice

Add the wow factor to your home for sale

Wondering how your home can leave a lasting impression on potential buyers? Consider these effective home staging tips to seal the deal when selling your home.

You can't hold the body corp responsible for everything
Property Advice

You can't hold the body corp responsible for everything

Just because you pay levies doesn't mean that the body corporate will be responsible for everything that occurs on the sectional title premises or be liable for every expense when things go wrong.

Affordable housing market is being driven by young professionals
News

Affordable housing market is being driven by young professionals

Young professionals are the driving force behind the affordable housing market in Atlantis and the surrounding suburbs on the Western Seaboard.

CPT residents prioritise service delivery
News

CPT residents prioritise service delivery

In Cape Town, the DA has increased their share of the vote in this year’s local government elections. The growing support is an effort to ensure that efficient service delivery is maintained.

Who pays the special levy when a property is being sold?
Property Advice

Who pays the special levy when a property is being sold?

The payment of a special levy does not pass on to a buyer if the seller was still the registered owner of the property when the levy was raised.