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Why it makes sense to buy your own home
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Why it makes sense to buy your own home

Freedom from paying rent is just one good reason for buying your own home.

Estate agents - take cyber crime seriously
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Estate agents - take cyber crime seriously

The real estate industry is not immune to cyber crime. Here’s how to protect yourself and your clientele.

5 things to consider before buying sectional title
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5 things to consider before buying sectional title

When buying a sectional title unit it’s important to do your homework so that you are adequately informed about the Body Corporate’s current finances, future projects and future financial standing.

Does your rental mandate matter?
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Does your rental mandate matter?

Landlords should be careful who they entrust their mandate with.

Keeping the peace with your neighbours
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Keeping the peace with your neighbours

Most neighbour disputes that end up in court, do so through poor communication.

Attract more buyers with a good exterior
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Attract more buyers with a good exterior

How to make sure that your home's exterior attracts as many buyers as possible.

Be honest about your home flaws
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Be honest about your home flaws

When selling your home, this is why it pays to be honest about any defects.

Costs to consider before upgrading
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Costs to consider before upgrading

The three most important costs that buyers ought to consider before upgrading to a larger home.

Electrical hazards to beware of
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Electrical hazards to beware of

Rolling blackouts and load shedding are more than just an inconvenience, and can cause damage to your property. Here's how to prevent this.