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High 5 for home buyers

A recent report in the British newspaper The Guardian highlighted the top 10 things buyers should consider before diving into purchasing decisions. Here are some of those guidelines. 1.    How long do you plan to stay in the ...

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Get real about your dream home

When you’re looking for your dream home you can research the market, narrow down your options, speak to industry professionals and thoroughly look over the property, but you can’t be sure to spot every possible defect yourself. ...

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Hiring a managing agent has benefits

While it is not compulsory for trustees in sectional title schemes to appoint a managing agent, and many small schemes do manage to run their scheme effectively without the help of one, it is generally recommended if the scheme ...

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Leases can be adjusted to suit needs

Landlords, particularly DIY landlords, tend to use general lease agreements that they have possibly bought from their stationers, but they don’t realise that they can adjust their lease agreements to fit in with their individual ...

Lifestyle and Decor

Joburg: value your home to save money

Just when you thought you had enough to worry about as a resident of Joburg, now you need to check your property valuation too – or risk paying an inflated rates bill for the next four years. Johannesburg residents are being ...

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Estate living: don’t step outta line!

Most of us have, at some point or another, had a run-in with a body corporate or homeowners’ association. This is perfectly understandable as it’s almost inevitable that people living in close proximity to one another and who ...

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You can’t just boot your tenant

New owners of property who have become landlords in the transfer process cannot evict a tenant if a lease agreement was in place when the property was sold.

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CPA escape ain't so easy!

Under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) tenants can now give landlords 20 days’ notice if they want to vacate the premises before their leases have expired – but this clause doesn't mean an easy escape. Tenants need to ...

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Be wary of buying in high density sectional title developments

Moderately priced high density sectional title apartments of the kind that have proliferated throughout South Africa have proved to be an excellent investment.