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Accessing the Rental Housing Tribunal to resolve disputes
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Accessing the Rental Housing Tribunal to resolve disputes

The provincial Rental Housing Tribunals are independent statutory bodies established in terms of section 7 of the Rental Housing Act (Act no 50 of 1999), to resolve disputes.

Hand-picked prime offshore investment property launched in Lisbon’s coolest suburb
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Hand-picked prime offshore investment property launched in Lisbon’s coolest suburb

Offshore property investment has continued to attract interest from property investors. How is Lisbon being positioned for this?

Bloemfontein residential property is akin to a ‘Teflon-coated’ market
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Bloemfontein residential property is akin to a ‘Teflon-coated’ market

Bloemfontein residential property market has recorded unprecedent activity and growth. What’s prevailing in this market?

How to spot property investment opportunities early
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How to spot property investment opportunities early

Maximizing returns on real estate investments is often centred around where and when to purchase.

Suburbia is booming, increase in R3m to R4m family house sales
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Suburbia is booming, increase in R3m to R4m family house sales

The property market has continued to record increased demand for family houses. What are the factors behind this?

First-time home buyers to the fore
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First-time home buyers to the fore

South African first-time buyers across the country continue to capitalise on the favourable buying environment.

Selling off-plan – what agents need for success
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Selling off-plan – what agents need for success

Selling property off-plan is not the same as selling existing homes, so agents need different skills to succeed.

Fixer-uppers
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Fixer-uppers

How to judge whether or not a ‘fixer-upper’ property will be a good investment.

Should you close your home loan account or keep it open?
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Should you close your home loan account or keep it open?

Pros and cons of closing your home loan account after the final bond instalment.