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Sectional Title Act

We have realised over the past few weeks that there seems to be some confusion surrounding the use of the Sectional Titles Act and the prescribed management rules. Firstly, the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act, although ...

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How to identify a sound property investment

Written by Linda Erasmus, CEO of Fine & Country International Realty SA. Republished with the kind permission of BizCommunity. Logic and intensive research will make investment in property a lot easier than it seems. Buyers ...

Refunding a rental deposit
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Refunding a rental deposit

The Rental Housing Act stipulates how the rental deposit should be dealt with on termination of the lease agreement. It is required that an exit inspection be arranged within seven days after the tenant vacated the rental ...

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Who pays the ultimate price?

One of the most important aspects associated with buying property is location.

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Price, Value and Cost - Elements of a Property’s Worth

Is there any difference between the price paid for a home and the value of that home?

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How does security affect your property’s value?

Sobering crime statistics coupled with the fact that many families have been affected by crime either directly or indirectly, have made home buyers in South Africa security conscious.

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Don’t Sink Your Financial Ship

Rising utility costs, wage increases and the cost of maintaining a sectional title development have undoubtedly impacted on bodies corporate around the country. It can be said with a fair amount of certainty that bodies ...

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How does security affect your property value?

Sobering crime statistics coupled with the fact that many families have been affected by crime either directly or indirectly, have made home buyers in SA some of the most security conscious.

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What is the best medium for advertising property for sale?

While many sellers of property insist that agents advertise their property in newspapers and local real estate magazines the fact is that these mediums are no longer effective advertising. If you want to know more, ask the estate ...