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Responsibilities of the tenant
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Responsibilities of the tenant

Being a tenant comes with some responsibilities towards the property you occupy. What are some of these responsibilities?

Is Spring the best time to sell your house?
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Is Spring the best time to sell your house?

The property market is more active during certain seasons than others. How much activity takes place in Spring?

Key rental agreement guidelines
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Key rental agreement guidelines

Are you a renter? These are the key points you need to pay attention to in the rental agreement.

Property investment: A fine balance between risk and opportunity
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Property investment: A fine balance between risk and opportunity

Property investments involve both risks and opportunities. How can you navigate through both?

Sub-letting of rental properties
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Sub-letting of rental properties

Sub-letting is usually only allowed with the express written consent of the landlord. What else should you consider?

Own property from as little as R10 000
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Own property from as little as R10 000

Property crowdfunding is a relatively new concept that is empowering many people in South Africa. How is it done?

Natural person, company or trust?
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Natural person, company or trust?

Choosing the entity in which to register a property will depend on your specific needs. Which entity is best for buying property?

DIY projects that will add value to your home
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DIY projects that will add value to your home

Regular mantainnce and upgrades can improve the value of your property. This is how you can tackle the projects that will give you the most value at the least cost.

The difference between ordinary home loans and building loans
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The difference between ordinary home loans and building loans

This is what you need to know about the two types of home loan banks are prepared to grant.