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How to choose the right tenant for your rental property
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How to choose the right tenant for your rental property

Selecting the right tenant is the most crucial step when deciding to rent out your property. Consider these helpful tips on how to choose the right tenant.

Why the occupational rent clause is important
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Why the occupational rent clause is important

A well composed sale agreement is meant to ensure that everything goes smoothly. However, things can still go wrong.

How to survive rising interest rates
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How to survive rising interest rates

Experts agree that South Africans will be facing higher interest rates soon. In order to keep or purchase a home, we will all have to reassess our spending habits.

How to keep calm and avoid repossession
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How to keep calm and avoid repossession

Worried about losing your home? These are the steps you can take if you’re having a problem meeting your repayments.

How the CSOS dispute resolution service works
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How the CSOS dispute resolution service works

Bodies Corporate and Home Owners’ Associations are starting to get a sense of how the office of the Ombud for Community Schemes is going to work. Here’s what you can take to the Ombud

To Airbnb or not to Airbnb? Are you asking yourself that question?
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To Airbnb or not to Airbnb? Are you asking yourself that question?

Airbnb can be a nice little earner for landlords but, as with any property venture, it is important to do the research first.

Is buying repossessed property worth it?
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Is buying repossessed property worth it?

Buyers can get themselves a good deal by buying property from a bank. Before jumping in, it’s important to understand the ins and outs of buying a bank repo.

5 dangerous property myths debunked
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5 dangerous property myths debunked

When selling your home, there are some common misconceptions that could end up losing you money. Here’s what to avoid.

How to beat rental crooks
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How to beat rental crooks

Bogus agents and landlords are using the increasing demand for rental property to scam potential tenants. Here’s how you can avoid being defrauded.