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4 property improvements to maximise your rental return
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4 property improvements to maximise your rental return

Renting out a property is a great way to earn regular income, but in order to maximise your rental return, you need to make sure your property is in the best possible condition.   Here are 4 ...

How to choose the best place for your retirement
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How to choose the best place for your retirement

With people living longer, fuller lives, it is important to choose wisely when deciding where to spend your retirement.

How to avoid overcapitalising on your home renovations
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How to avoid overcapitalising on your home renovations

Overspending on home improvements can leave you seriously out of pocket when you’re ready to sell.

Protecting your home and family from natural disasters
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Protecting your home and family from natural disasters

Natural disasters that have wreaked havoc in different parts of the world recently have provided a stark reminder of the importance of being prepared.

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The best estates in Kwazulu Natal

Carol Reynolds, Pam Golding Properties Area Principal for Durban Coastal, chats about the property market as well as estate living in her home province, KwaZulu-Natal.

Consider keeping your home to pay for frail care
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Consider keeping your home to pay for frail care

Keeping your home and renting it out can help alleviate the financial strain of paying for retirement and frail-care facilities.

Points to ponder when buying your first home
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Points to ponder when buying your first home

While buying your home may be one of the most exciting things you will ever do, there are many pitfalls that first-time and even second time home buyers could fall into along the way.

Should you pay off your home loan early?
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Should you pay off your home loan early?

The decision on whether to pay off your bond early will be determined by your personal circumstances. Here are some advantages and disadvantages to consider.

Property lease agreement types (what should and should not be on the agreement)
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Property lease agreement types (what should and should not be on the agreement)

Find out more about lease agreement types and what written lease agreements should and should not contain.