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African magic at Mahathunzi
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African magic at Mahathunzi

Situated in over 1 000 hectares of authentic African terrain in KwaZulu-Natal, complete with both large and small wildlife, Mahathunzi will shortly be released onto the property market ...

“Mom, help me buy a house!”
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“Mom, help me buy a house!”

Generally speaking, children look up to their parents and approach them for advice on matters of importance. Buying a home is one such matter and parents can play a pivotal role in assisting their children on their path to home ...

Rent first; buy second
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Rent first; buy second

The cost of living is increasing and with it, the ability to buy property. Impaired credit records and high levels of personal debt are now the norm, and 100% bond approvals are few and far between. First time buyers and ...

Buying? Read this!
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Buying? Read this!

It's easy to get caught up in the house-buying experience, particularly when you are buying your first home. It often seems that buyers go from merely discussing the idea to actively buying a property at breakneck speed. ...

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Buying? Investigate urban crime!

You would think, given the high levels of crime in this country, that those in power would do everything possible to get their facts straight first-time around. However, the annual crime statistics released last week indicate ...

Plan now, retire well
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Plan now, retire well

For many, growing old may seem like something that’s reserved for other people – a mere notion that’s a lifetime away. Yet, sooner or later, age catches up with everyone. But whether or not you ...

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Look to developing areas for magic deals

In the first installment of this two-part series on investing in cheap property for long-term returns we explore fundamental guidelines that will assist you in choosing the right property.

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The great mandate debate

When it comes to finding the right tenant to place in your investment property, there are some important considerations to take into account when deciding on the type of mandate to give your ...

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Is it mine or yours?

It may seem like a secondary concern while basking in the happiness of finding your dream home but establishing what constitutes a fixture or fitting is an important part of the purchase process, which shouldn’t be ...