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Bad neighbours: overhanging branches
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Bad neighbours: overhanging branches

A neighbour’s tree causing damage to your property can be a source of conflict. What are your rights?

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Just what are the duties of managing agents?

Like so many other South Africans, I live in a complex. While there are benefits to living in such developments, there are also negatives.

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Sellers should have a backup plan

When selling a property, it’s useful to have a backup offer on the table in case the original offer falls through. 

Home buying rules for first time couples
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Home buying rules for first time couples

Follow our useful guide for purchasing your first home as a couple. These tips will help make the home buying process go as smooth as possible.

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Tips on repairs and maintenance for property roofs

Whether you’re a homeowner, seller, buyer or looking to rent or let property, you will find my personal experience with my property very handy - particularly my roof in this case. 

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Why you should consider furnishing your rental property

There are many cases where it will pay handsomely to furnish a rental property, says Bill Rawson, Chairman of the Rawson Property Group – and where the property is renting on short lets, it is almost certain that it will be ...

Power surges and insurance claims
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Power surges and insurance claims

Think you’re covered? Think again. Your insurance might not cover damage caused by power surges after load shedding. Picture this: you’re sitting eating dinner by candlelight during another round of load shedding when the power ...

HOAs can block property transfers
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HOAs can block property transfers

Home owners associations can block the transfer of a property if the owner has not paid outstanding levies. A recent case has shed light on a matter which has seemingly been a source of conflict and confusion within property ...

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How to get your home ready for a show day

Agents have been putting houses on show for years, because they know it's an effective way to expose the home to a large number of buyers in a short period of time.