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What you should know about selling a sectional title property
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What you should know about selling a sectional title property

Sectional title property is growing in popularity due to safety and affordability, but sellers need to be aware of the unique factors that go into selling a property of this type.

Why a clean credit record is vital for tenants
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Why a clean credit record is vital for tenants

With fierce competition in the rental market, tenants are finding it increasingly difficult to find rental property. In this market, landlords are looking closely at tenant’s creditworthiness.

Is winter a good time to buy and sell property
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Is winter a good time to buy and sell property

Conventional wisdom says that winter is a bad time to market your home, but with fewer homes on the market there’s a good chance more buyers will be viewing yours.

Pulling out of a sale could have consequences
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Pulling out of a sale could have consequences

Selling a home is not child’s play and the seller needs to be absolutely certain that he wants to sell before he puts the property on the market.

Understanding the ‘who’s who’ of a property transaction
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Understanding the ‘who’s who’ of a property transaction

Buying property is more complex than it appears to be on the surface. It’s important to understand the roles of the various role players involved in a property sale.

Should you install solar panels in your home?
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Should you install solar panels in your home?

Many homeowners are choosing solar power as an alternate power source. If you are considering solar, here are some pros and cons to consider

Questions that savvy property buyers ask
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Questions that savvy property buyers ask

Asking the right questions before buying a property will save you money in the long run. Property experts provide a list of questions that need to be asked and answered.

Does your insurance cover fires, floods and protests?
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Does your insurance cover fires, floods and protests?

Natural disasters, service delivery protest and vandalism are a reality, so it’s prudent to ensure that you have adequate insurance cover in the event of your property being affected.

How landlords can avoid loss of income
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How landlords can avoid loss of income

A damaged property or unpaid rent can leave a landlord seriously out of pocket. Here are some steps to take to prevent this from happening.