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'Voetstoots’ does not provide sellers with an honesty backdoor
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'Voetstoots’ does not provide sellers with an honesty backdoor

Full disclosure of known defects still essential to facilitate an informed buying decision

Here’s how you can survive the downgrade
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Here’s how you can survive the downgrade

If you’re in a panic over the rating downgrade, here’s a 9-point plan to help you get through the tough times ahead.

How the CSOS dispute resolution service works
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How the CSOS dispute resolution service works

Bodies Corporate and Home Owners’ Associations are starting to get a sense of how the office of the Ombud for Community Schemes is going to work. Here’s what you can take to the Ombud

La Vie Estate: An Opportunity For Investors and Tenants
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La Vie Estate: An Opportunity For Investors and Tenants

Paarl’s growing need for accommodation is creating a huge demand for quality, affordable apartments.

Appreciative businessman buys a home for housekeeper of 30 years
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Appreciative businessman buys a home for housekeeper of 30 years

Real estate agent, Leonard Ellis, handed over the keys to first-time owner Nancy Witbooi, a house keeper who received her very own home as a generous gift from her employer.

Flat repo rate vital for stability and economic and property recovery
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Flat repo rate vital for stability and economic and property recovery

The decision by the Monetary Policy Committee of the SARB to keep the interest rate at the current level of 7% is a vital boost for stability.

5 dangerous property myths debunked
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5 dangerous property myths debunked

When selling your home, there are some common misconceptions that could end up losing you money. Here’s what to avoid.

Durbs Comes Out Tops (Again)
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Durbs Comes Out Tops (Again)

Private Property’s hometown has been ranked the top South African city to live in. Here’s why the city offers the best quality of life in the Mzansi.

How to beat rental crooks
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How to beat rental crooks

Bogus agents and landlords are using the increasing demand for rental property to scam potential tenants. Here’s how you can avoid being defrauded.