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Pay your rent or face the consequences

Sectional title property presents many problems for landlords when it comes to a small amount of tenants who are living large lives that they cannot sustain, which result in rent, levies and other obligations not being paid. ...

The process of transferring property to a new owner in South Africa
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The process of transferring property to a new owner in South Africa

Transferring a property from a seller to a buyer’s name can take as long as three months. Here's an outline of the process and how long each step takes.

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The cost of buying property

When considering purchasing property, it is a simple matter to calculate your bond repayments and see whether or not your savings will cover the deposit that most banks will require before ...

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How to lodge a complaint against an estate agent

Miscommunication between agents, buyers and sellers can happen. Most often, these issues can be resolved, if not here's a guide on lodging a complaint.

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Sole mandates

You’re selling your property. You’ve named your price and contacted an estate agency. Apart from the obvious details, one of the first things your agent will ask is: “Can we do a sole mandate?” .

Suspensive clauses in property sales
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Suspensive clauses in property sales

Common practice in property sales agreements is the inclusion of “subject to” clauses. But what do these clauses actually mean for purchasers and sellers?

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Buying SA property: tips for non-residents

Private Property looks into the intricacies of buying property in South Africa as a foreign investment.

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Cancelling an existing bond

Many homeowners have been caught off guard with extra charges and additional processes when it comes to selling a home.

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Buying a home: you don’t have to go it alone

Buying a property is a big decision – possibly one of the most momentous decisions you’ll ever make and one that has the potential to affect your financial well-being far into the future. So it ...