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Building insurance policies in sectional title schemes must meet the scheme’s full needs

Trustees of body corporates serving sectional title schemes,are often not aware that the Prescribed Management Rules governing sectional title schemes lay ...

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Bond origination – what does the future hold?

Bond origination came into its own in South Africa when the property boom hit. Those times have long since gone, and as the South African property landscape has changed, so has the origination sector.

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Know your body corporate rules

While living in a sectional title scheme offers a certain level of security to a safety-conscious South African society, problems can arise if buyers do not read the fine print.

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Give your agent the right information

The more information you are willing to give to your agent, the quicker you’ll find the house of your dreams, at a price you can really afford.

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Choosing the right agent is key to a successful property transaction

Fully-qualified, professional estate agents have all the right knowledge and tools at their disposal to sell a property and to achieve the best possible price in the shortest possible time.

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It’s time to brush up on those human resources skills

The proposed amendments to the labour laws will directly affect the property industry.

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How to determine the real market value of your home

The best way to increase your chances of a successful sale is to ensure that your property is priced correctly right from the start.

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Change is on the cards

The way estate agents advertise a property, what they tell the buyer and how they deal with the seller is all set to change when the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) comes into force.

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Professionalism is key when selling property to family or friends

One of the first questions homeowners ask when selling property to family or friends is how they should approach the sale.