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How Durban landlords can address tenant affordability
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How Durban landlords can address tenant affordability

Property owners in the Durban CBD are addressing the affordability challenge that faces many prospective tenants in their area – and reconfiguring the inner city rental market in the process.

Cape Town’s City Bowl market slows down
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Cape Town’s City Bowl market slows down

The weak economy and political instability has seen house price growth in the City Bowl decline from a high of 23.5% in the second quarter of 2016, to 12% at the end of 2017.

What rental properties are still in demand in the Southern Suburbs
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What rental properties are still in demand in the Southern Suburbs

The Western Cape may still be achieving the highest rental growth rates but 2017 proved to be a tough year for this sector.

Property valuations shock: What homeowners can do
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Property valuations shock: What homeowners can do

Joburg property owners are up in arms over the new municipal valuations of their properties, which have increased by more than 100% in some instances.

‘Mildly better’ housing market expected in 2018
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‘Mildly better’ housing market expected in 2018

Stronger economic growth and improved sentiment, together with stable interest rates could see mildly stronger house price growth this year.

When your dream home turns into a real-life nightmare
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When your dream home turns into a real-life nightmare

When Angile recently bought her first property, she encountered pitfalls that very few property buyers are prepared for. Here is her story and how you can avoid encountering the same issues.

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4 essential tips for first-time home buyers

Head of Home Loans Digital, Lephoi Mokgatle, provides 4 essential tips for first-time home buyers looking to climb the property ladder.

Home pricing mistakes sellers should avoid
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Home pricing mistakes sellers should avoid

Today’s buyers are well informed about property pricing and fair market value. As such, sellers need to price their property accordingly to ensure that they will attract the right buyers to the home.

Strong demand for sectional title units in the Southern Suburbs
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Strong demand for sectional title units in the Southern Suburbs

The Southern Suburbs sectional title sector has continued to perform well despite the subdued economy but, at times like these correct pricing is the key factor in achieving a quick sale.