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Should you buy and run a guesthouse?

It sounds perfect: we’ll buy a little guest house or B&B in the boondies - with a nice view and everything - and everyone will pay to come and stay with us while we laze our days away in the sun. G&Ts at lunch time, long days by ...

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Beware the existing tenant

Buyers who purchase a property that houses a tenant need to understand that the lease agreement that the previous owner has in place will remain in place until that lease expires - even if the ...

The question of body corporate fines
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The question of body corporate fines

It is possible for a body corporate to impose legally enforceable fines if the body corporate has properly adopted a carefully drafted rule.

Certificates of compliance needed before selling your house
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Certificates of compliance needed before selling your house

Selling your house? You’re going to need a number of certificates of compliance before you do - and it’s just as well to get them done before you even put your property on the market. 

How to move sooner
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How to move sooner

It’s the start of a new year and in line with new beginnings, many will want to move house. Although an exciting time, it’s important to keep in mind that property transfers don’t happen overnight and, when issues crop up, the ...

Holiday home market swells
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Holiday home market swells

Holiday towns and their property market trends.

Remain sane when buying together
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Remain sane when buying together

It’s a very romantic time of year, summer. And romance is a beautiful thing, of course – but sometimes you might want to put the chocolates and roses aside and think for a while about the practicalities. Especially if you’re ...

Psst … I want to make an offer!
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Psst … I want to make an offer!

Picture the scene: you put your home on the market and an estate agent brings a potential buyer to view it. The buyer likes what he sees, but wants to put in a lower offer. You aren't interested in accepting the lower price and ...

Your deed of sale and the deposit
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Your deed of sale and the deposit

With every property transaction, there are certain steps which need to be followed. One of these steps pertains to the deed of sale.