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What to do with rental deposits
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What to do with rental deposits

According to the Rental Housing Act, this is how a tenant's deposit should be handled by the landlord.

What happens after you sign an Offer to Purchase?
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What happens after you sign an Offer to Purchase?

You’ve found the house of your dreams, the one where you can picture your family growing old in and you’ve signed the offer to purchase which was accepted by the seller. Now what?

How to choose a location to buy in
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How to choose a location to buy in

While property prices may fluctuate with the country's economic climate, certain areas are consistently places of growth.

Top 5 things for landlords to budget for
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Top 5 things for landlords to budget for

What to set aside for surprise expenses that may occur for landlords.

5 tips to get your home sold faster
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5 tips to get your home sold faster

Selling a home is stressful, here's how to lessen your stress and make sure that your home doesn't take too long to sell.

Freehold vs Sectional Title and Body Corporate vs HOA's explained
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Freehold vs Sectional Title and Body Corporate vs HOA's explained

If you are about to buy, or already reside in an estate, you need to understand how and by what, the common areas are managed.

Overpricing your home hurts more than it helps
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Overpricing your home hurts more than it helps

When selling your home, it is crucial to get the pricing just right, here's why.

Go green and pay your home off faster
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Go green and pay your home off faster

Boosting your home’s energy and water efficiency will not only help you cut costs but could also assist you to reduce the time it takes to pay off your bond by several years.

How credible is your builder?
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How credible is your builder?

When you are about to spend five-figure Rands (or more) on a new home build, you need some reassurance that the home builder you appoint has the right credentials.