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When home improvements go too far
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When home improvements go too far

It makes good financial sense to make improvements to your home that will add value – think bathrooms and kitchens. Gimmicky additions will have the opposite effect.

Home renovations: These are the jobs that don’t need building approval
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Home renovations: These are the jobs that don’t need building approval

Building from scratch or adding on to a property can give homeowners the opportunity to personalise their home, but the correct procedures must be followed.

How the voting procedures at sectional title meetings have changed
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How the voting procedures at sectional title meetings have changed

The process for voting at sectional title meetings has changed according to the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act.

Home maintenance: Choose the right person for the right job
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Home maintenance: Choose the right person for the right job

While there are a simple DIY jobs around the house that you can tackle yourself, more complex jobs should be left to the experts

Dealing with noise in a sectional title scheme
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Dealing with noise in a sectional title scheme

Although living in a sectional title scheme has many benefits, living in close proximity to others can pose challenges.

10 things to do before you sign a lease
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10 things to do before you sign a lease

Important points to consider and pertinent questions to ask, before you sign a lease agreement.

Rental dispute? The Rental Housing Tribunal can help
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Rental dispute? The Rental Housing Tribunal can help

The Rental Housing Tribunal (RHT) assists in resolving disputes that arise between landlords and tenants.

Read your lease and then sign
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Read your lease and then sign

Generally speaking lease agreements are pretty standard documents, but there are exceptions. These are some clauses to look out for.

Creating a harmonious house share
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Creating a harmonious house share

Sharing a house may sound like a great idea but when things aren’t run properly, conflicts can arise. Here’s how to make sure your house share is successful.