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A guide to buying property at auction
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A guide to buying property at auction

It’s a well-known fact that it is possible to purchase quality properties on auction. However, as is the case with most high–involvement purchases, it’s important to fully understand the intricacies of buying via this platform ...

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Buying your first home away from home

It’s human nature to aspire and want a home to call your own. For young buyers keen to carve a niche for themselves, the prospect of purchasing a home can be that much more exhilarating – and daunting. Purchasing a home is a ...

Know your rights as a sectional title owner
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Know your rights as a sectional title owner

There are many advantages to living in a sectional title complex: however, there can be a downside to residing in an estate that is governed by others - learn your rights here.

Home insurance advice for first time buyers
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Home insurance advice for first time buyers

You’re buying your first home, and you’re going to have to insure it - but what’s the deal?

Do the maths before investing in property
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Do the maths before investing in property

The main attraction of investing in property as opposed to other types of growth asset such as listed shares, says David de Waal, CEO of Steeple Estate Agents, is that you can get part of the purchase price financed. Then, if ...

The Art of Selling a Home
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The Art of Selling a Home

People sell houses for a multitude of reasons and generally make a handsome profit in the process. However, there are times when a potential seller should think twice before knocking a ‘for sale’ ...

What is gearing, and why do property investors need to know about it?
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What is gearing, and why do property investors need to know about it?

If you’ve been doing any kind of research into property as an investment, you’ll doubtless have come across the term “gearing” at one point or another.

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Selling your home? Call in the professionals

How to make sure your agent is up to the task, before allowing your property to be listed with them.

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The importance of finding the right landlord

Reams has been written about the importance of finding the right home when you are in the market to buy. Likewise, the importance of finding the right tenant is discussed at every opportunity but strangely, very little is said ...