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Deeds Registries Amendment Bill
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Deeds Registries Amendment Bill

The Deeds Registries Amendment Bill was signed into law by President Ramaphosa in December 2024.

What is a REIT?
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What is a REIT?

There are compelling reasons to invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs) in 2025.

Rent to own property
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Rent to own property

The rent-to-own model is an ideal solution for first-time home buyers to live on a property while saving to buy it.

Durbanville property for sale
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Durbanville property for sale

With a diverse community and peaceful lifestyle, Durbanville and its surrounds are appealing to buy-to-let investors.

Are you about to overcapitalise your property?
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Are you about to overcapitalise your property?

Before you use your hard-earned money to upgrade your home, consider if you will be overcapitalising.

Rental lease termination
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Rental lease termination

Termination of a rental lease agreement is allowed but there are legal steps that should be followed, and implications that need to be understood.

How to use a bond calculator and secure a good home loan
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How to use a bond calculator and secure a good home loan

Try our bond calculator now and get accurate bond repayment estimates and make smarter financial decisions.

Fixtures and fittings property law
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Fixtures and fittings property law

Understanding what is and isn’t a fixture is important for both buyers and sellers.

Student accommodation crisis and investment properties
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Student accommodation crisis and investment properties

Now is a great time to buy a rental property sited close to South African universities that are struggling to accommodate their students.