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Getting to know the Australian property market

Being die-hard, would-be, proud South Africans, Australia is often a touchy point. There are those who have lost friends or family to a life Down Under, others who have secretly smiled to see ...

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Digging deeper into Australian property investments

Low interest rates, a strong economy, and a residential market that has burgeoned over the last 10 years are just some of the reasons one may take a look at the Australian property market ...

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Tax benefits of home ownership

Those home owners who buy a property with the idea of writing off expenses to reduce their personal tax, should be very clear on what the law states.

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Budget your way to financial freedom

With more of us having to rely on credit to get by, a shift to better budgeting is clearly needed.  Picture this: After weeks of hunting around for the perfect pair of boots, you finally find ...

How to stay secure when the lights go out
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How to stay secure when the lights go out

It’s no secret that South Africa is plagued by crime. Recent statistics show that homeowners are most vulnerable between 5am and 9am and 5pm and 9pm. Unfortunately, criminals now appear to be coinciding their activities with ...

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What to do when the neighbour blocks your view

What happens when the neighbour’s new building threatens to obstruct the view that you love?

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Just who manages your managing agent?

Sectional title living is arguably the most popular mode of living in South Africa. As such, many are familiar with the concept of body corporates, trustees, levies, sectional title conduct rules and managing agents. But what ...

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Taking your property investment offshore

There’s something about an oyster that conjures up glamorous locations, setting suns and foreign lands. You may of course find an oyster bar in Benoni, but chances are it just won’t have the pull ...

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Follow the rules when dealing with a bad tenant

It is often said that the landlord renting out residential property should never go the DIY route in selecting and managing his tenants.  This, says Jacqui Savage, the Rawson Property Group ...