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Downsizing strategy for retirement

There are numerous lifestyle benefits to downsizing from a large, free standing, full title suburban property to a home such as a sectional title unit in a secure complex or retirement estate.

Electrical certificates - what sellers need to know
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Electrical certificates - what sellers need to know

A Certificate of Compliance (COC) is a document that verifies that the electrical installations such as the plugs, lights, DBboard, geyser and wiring in a home comply with the legislated requirements

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Independent estate agency or franchise - which option is best?

Stick with the pride or go it alone - the battle for survival continues in the real estate world.

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The Man in the Middle

Batting for the seller: the agent, the principal and the conveyancer. Batting for the buyer: himself.

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How To: Sell Your House at Auction

Wondering how to sell your house at auction? Find tips on how to attract a successful bid when putting your property for sale at auction.

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If you cannot attend your sectional title AGM, appoint a proxy

Although a fairly high percentage of sectional title schemes in South Africa are poorly run and even heading for big debt and maintenance problems, there is, says Michael Bauer

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Is it really worth it?

Are homeowners’ expectations too high when it comes to selling their homes, or are agents overpricing in order to get the listing and, hopefully, a higher commission?

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Open mandates open the door to home sale problems

Here's why you shouldn't switch from a sole mandate to an open one.

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Purchase of Property by Foreigners in South Africa

The Legal Landscape: Purchase and Sale Agreement  Our Common Law  The purchase and sale of property in South Africa is governed in terms of our common law.  In terms of our common law, any person with full legal capacity may ...