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Tips for maintaining a rental property
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Tips for maintaining a rental property

Renting out a property is not a get out of jail free card when it comes to maintenance. Every home, regardless of how good its tenant, needs to looked after.

10 reasons to downsize your house
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10 reasons to downsize your house

More South Africans are realising that bigger isn't necessarily better when it comes to homeownership, and are choosing to downsize.

Buying property together: how couples can avoid conflict
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Buying property together: how couples can avoid conflict

Conflict can arise when partners have different ideas about what they want in a home. Here’s how to find common ground.

How to buy a home that’s a ‘keeper’
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How to buy a home that’s a ‘keeper’

With slow property price growth and high living costs to contend with, homeowners are staying in the same home for longer. Here’s how to buy for the long-term.

Taking out a loan for a bond deposit is a mistake
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Taking out a loan for a bond deposit is a mistake

Getting into debt to pay a deposit when buying a home, can compromise your chances of qualifying for a home loan.

How marriage contracts affect property rights
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How marriage contracts affect property rights

Couples should consider the financial consequences of their marriage on their assets.

A question of volume in sectional title schemes
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A question of volume in sectional title schemes

Today, many of us live in sectional title developments. And although there are numerous benefits to be had, there are also negatives – one of which relates to noise levels.

The importance of a budget for homeowners
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The importance of a budget for homeowners

Having a budget is an essential tool for achieving your goals and getting closer to owning a new home.

Should I renovate or move to a new home?
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Should I renovate or move to a new home?

What do you do if the home no longer fits your growing family’s needs? Do you stay and renovate your existing home or find a home that meets your developing criteria?