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Renovations Are Done And Dusted

Once the dust had settled, and the pain of having builders in private spaces for too long had faded, the inevitable questions arose. Why were these wonderful alterations not made years ago? And why did we not move out while work ...

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Shower Under The Stars

Outdoor showers have grown in popularity over the years and are now largely considered a functional extension and valuable addition to the home. So says Liza Watermeyer, retail and display co-ordinator at Tile ...

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The pro's and con's of a fixed interest rate

With the prime interest rate at a low that was last seen in the market over 30 years ago, many homeowners may be contemplating fixing the rate on their bond.

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Always look at property in the long term

The last few years have seen detailed property statistics flood into the media at a pace never before experienced in South Africa..

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Tips for buy-to-let investors

Low cost units generally give a better return than upper bracket homes.

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Ensure your home Is not underinsured

In a recent case where a property was insured by a bank and the home subsequently burnt down, it then transpired that it had been underinsured.

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Take care when buying off plan

In recent months there have been signs that residential property developers of multi-unit sectional title schemes are once again becoming active.

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Landlords: Keep Your Finger On The Pulse

A lease agreement that covers every eventuality is imperative when letting out a sectional title unit. While homeowners in a sectional title scheme are more than aware of their responsibilities to the body corporate, tenants may ...

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Fostering A Home Owning Culture

Success in residential property marketing depends to a very large degree on the availability of credit and, although South Africans are still inclined to regret that the banks are now ‘too strict’ and ‘lack sympathy’ with the ...