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Making multi-generational house shares harmonious
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Making multi-generational house shares harmonious

How to ensure peaceful co-existence when renting part of a home with your adult children or tenants of various ages.

4 tips to increase the value of your property
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4 tips to increase the value of your property

If you are looking to sell your property or simply wish to add value to your property, these steps will help you be successful.

Community Living - How to make it a success
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Community Living - How to make it a success

Gated communities are a growing trend in South Africa, however for them to be well managed, it's beneficial for home-owners to understand what it entails and who the responsibility falls on.

Checklist for choosing an estate agent
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Checklist for choosing an estate agent

Some advice on how to go about choosing the right estate agent.

How to save enough money to buy a home
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How to save enough money to buy a home

Tips to make owning your dream home a reality.

How to speed up your property transfer
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How to speed up your property transfer

Transfer delays can be both frustrating and costly, but the risks can be significantly minimised with expert advice and having one’s ducks in a row.

Check your homeowners insurance
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Check your homeowners insurance

How to make sure that your homeowners insurance accurately covers you for any eventuality.

Calculate your transfer duty
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Calculate your transfer duty

A property transfer duty is a tax payable by buyers of all types of properties and is over and above the selling price. Here’s how to calculate how much you’ll need.

Using an architect can increase the value of your home
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Using an architect can increase the value of your home

A study by The Modern House shows that a home that is well-designed can increase the sales price by 12%.