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10 ways to keep your landlord happy
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10 ways to keep your landlord happy

Follow these tips and ensure a trouble-free relationship with your landlord.

Escaping the rat race: the pros and cons
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Escaping the rat race: the pros and cons

South Africans who are seeking a more leisurely lifestyle often dream of moving out of the city. While the pros are pretty obvious, there are also cons that you may not have thought about.

The Rental Housing Tribunal: know your rights in South Africa
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The Rental Housing Tribunal: know your rights in South Africa

The Rental Housing Tribunal is the official body that has been set up to resolve disputes between tenants and landlords. Here's what you need to know.

Tenant or landlord, who has more rights?
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Tenant or landlord, who has more rights?

The issue of tenant and landlord rights is a source of frustration for all parties concerned. A well-drafted lease will protect all parties.

Selling? This is why it’s important to price your home correctly
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Selling? This is why it’s important to price your home correctly

Overpricing your home in order to leave room for negotiation could backfire and leave you with a house that sits on the market.

The 4 different types of property ownership in South Africa
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The 4 different types of property ownership in South Africa

You can buy property as a natural person, a company, a corporation or as a trust. Find out the pros and cons of each.

8 expert tips for first time property investors
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8 expert tips for first time property investors

Buy-to-let may not be quite the hot property of the boom years, but it has seen a resurgence in recent times. Here are our top tips and tricks for investing in mortar and bricks.

Does social media influence the property market?
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Does social media influence the property market?

Social media has become an integral part of our lives. Find out how social media impacts the buying and selling of property.

Points to ponder before investing in a buy-to-let property
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Points to ponder before investing in a buy-to-let property

Buy to let advice from Private Property provides insights into the buy to let market to help you choose the best investment.