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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.

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Choose your property rental agent carefully

When choosing a letting­ agent to manage a property that is rented out, it is very important to check their credentials carefully to ensure proper management of the asset and funds, says Michael Bauer, managing director of ...

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Like the potential; love the property

Before you get all emotional about a property you’ve just viewed and race to put in an offer, stop. Take a deep breath. Find out as much as you can about the property and the area in which it is situated. Take your time and ...

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Decide carefully what area to invest in

Those whose job it is to encourage investors to take the plunge and move into buy-to-let property inevitably have to rely heavily on property analyst statements..

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Property Price War? Or Just General Hysteria?

According to a report by John Loos, Household and Property Sector Strategist at FNB, some 88% of sellers are now having to lower their prices in order to appease buyers and get their properties sold. While this figure seems ...

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Negotiate a great deal

More and more South African home buyers are now making their offer to purchase (OTP) contingent on a satisfactory inspection report – which is usually paid for by the buyer. This means that ...