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Buyers guide: Step 6 Moving tips
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Buyers guide: Step 6 Moving tips

Now that you've taken ownership of your home, it's time to move in. Here's how to make the big move without the stress

First-Time Home Buyer's Guide: Buy Like a Pro
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First-Time Home Buyer's Guide: Buy Like a Pro

We've created a handy step-by-step guide to help you understand the process of buying a home in South Africa.

Investing in property for a tax break
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Investing in property for a tax break

As we enter the new financial year, it’s time to start thinking about tax savings – or strictly speaking, what deductions one can legitimately claim.

5 things to know before signing your OTP
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5 things to know before signing your OTP

What you need to know before signing on the dotted line of the offer to purchase.

First, a home
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First, a home

A story of the ups and downs that come with one of the biggest purchases of your life.

Multi-list your home to access a wider pool of buyers
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Multi-list your home to access a wider pool of buyers

Multi-listing, the practice of the ‘buddying-up’ agents, under a sole-mandated agent, may be yet another solution for buyers and sellers of residential properties.

Why should you sign a sole mandate?
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Why should you sign a sole mandate?

It is often far more effective to sign a sole mandate and allow one agent the space to secure the best sale.

Saving electricity makes good financial sense
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Saving electricity makes good financial sense

Cost saving options for powering your home.

Tips for buying if you are self-employed
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Tips for buying if you are self-employed

Why now is a good time for self-employed people to buy property.