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Should you move, or stay put and improve?
Property Advice

Should you move, or stay put and improve?

Not sure if you should sell your home right now? These seven questions will guide your ‘move or improve’ decision

News

EAAB protects against unscrupulous agent behaviour

In the event of a dispute between an estate agent and their client, the EAAB will step in to ensure that the matter is resolved.

Ensuring your property becomes an asset and not an expense
Property Advice

Ensuring your property becomes an asset and not an expense

Successful property investment is based on the decisions made at the start of the purchasing process – not when the property is sold.

Paint colour tips to consider when selling your home
Lifestyle and Decor

Paint colour tips to consider when selling your home

Getting your home ready to sell may seem like a daunting task, but the time taken and return on investment has been proven to be well worth the cost.

Buy the house and I’ll throw in a Rolls
News

Buy the house and I’ll throw in a Rolls

With competition for upmarket property stiff, some sellers are sweetening the deal with extras like cars and furniture.

This Hout Bay Home just sold for R35 million
News

This Hout Bay Home just sold for R35 million

Despite ‘junk status’ the Hout Bay market is flourishing, with Seeff recently selling the highest valued property ever in the area.

What you need to know about a Homeowners’ Association
Property Advice

What you need to know about a Homeowners’ Association

With security a factor that is influencing home-buying decisions in South Africa, many are choosing to purchase homes within boomed off areas or secure lifestyle estates

Why body corporates now need two body corporate funds
Property Advice

Why body corporates now need two body corporate funds

Understanding why body corporates require a reserve fund and an administrative fund as per the new STSMA regulations.

Prepping for perfect property photos
Property Advice

Prepping for perfect property photos

Awful photographs will seriously hinder your chances of selling your home. Here’s how to take pics that are guaranteed to catch a buyer’s eye