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Attract qualified property buyers, even in a tough economy
Property Advice

Attract qualified property buyers, even in a tough economy

The property market is in favour of buyers, so sellers have to get their property marketing plan right. Here’s how to give your home sale the edge.

These are the 5 things that estate agents hate most
Property Advice

These are the 5 things that estate agents hate most

Estate agents deal with all kinds of people and often find that some buyers are way more difficult than others. But what exactly gets agents hot under the collar?

The growing demand for property in the Winelands
News

The growing demand for property in the Winelands

While the property market in the Cape Winelands remains strong and in demand, the region’s escalating entry-level prices are making it increasingly difficult for first-time buyers to purchase a home

Patent and latent property defects explained
Property Advice

Patent and latent property defects explained

If you’re buying or selling property, it’s important to know about your rights regarding patent and latent defects.

All the world’s a stage…even your home
Property Advice

All the world’s a stage…even your home

Homestaging is the art of dressing up your home to improve your chances of a sale. Here’s what you need to know about this trend in property.

Glaring maintenance issues will devalue your home
Property Advice

Glaring maintenance issues will devalue your home

In a buyer’s market like today's, sellers need to pull out all the stops in order to achieve a quick sale at a good price. An unloved, badly maintained home is harder to sell.

Budgeting tips for sectional title schemes
Property Advice

Budgeting tips for sectional title schemes

Trustees of sectional title schemes should consider these useful tips when structuring the scheme’s annual budget for the year ahead.

How to find the perfect agent
Property Advice

How to find the perfect agent

The process of buying or selling property is often stressful so it’s vitally important to partner with the right estate agent. Here’s what to look out for.

Here’s why you should consider buying close to a school
Property Advice

Here’s why you should consider buying close to a school

Find out the valuable impact schools have on the investment potential of a property.