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How to pick the best stand
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How to pick the best stand

9 tips for choosing the best spots in plot-and-plan developments.

Don’t use your home loan like an ATM
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Don’t use your home loan like an ATM

For homeowners who are really struggling to make ends meet this month, you might want to reconsider the idea of "borrowing" money from your access bond.

Do you know your home’s history?
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Do you know your home’s history?

Well done! You’ve found your dream home, but do you really know its history? Here’s how to find out the real truth behind those gorgeous tiles.

What are the extra fees involved with buying a home
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What are the extra fees involved with buying a home

Buying property is one of the biggest investments you will make in your lifetime. Therefore, it is crucially important to understand everything in the purchase equation, particularly the fees.

Increase your chances of qualifying for a home loan
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Increase your chances of qualifying for a home loan

Can't afford a home loan on your own? Consider co-applying with a partner or family member to increase your chances of qualifying for a bond.

10 rules for working from home
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10 rules for working from home

Flexible working conditions are becoming more of the norm. Here’s how to make sure your work-from-home experience is top notch

New Year's resolutions for your home
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New Year's resolutions for your home

New year, new room? Here’s how to shake up your home in line with your 2019 resolutions, without breaking your budget.

Understanding your rights to common property in sectional titles
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Understanding your rights to common property in sectional titles

One of the most frequent causes of friction between residents in Sectional Title schemes is misuse of the common property, so it is important to understand how it works.

Why property transfers take longer over December
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Why property transfers take longer over December

Buyers who purchase property at this of the year will have to wait longer for it to be transferred into their names. Here's why.