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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 ...

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Your Mishaps, My Happiness

I hope I’m not the only one who thinks this, but I’ve often dreamed about a being a TV chef. Before you post messages of encouragement about how I should “follow my dreams” I’ll let you in on a secret – it’s not so much about a ...

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Make The Most of Your Walls

Arguably one of the best ways to spruce up the interior of your home is to give your walls a makeover. There are a number of ways this can be achieved, and with spring in full swing, there’s no better time than the present to ...

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Great Care Essential 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, says Tony Clarke, Managing Director of the Rawson Property Group. While this is ...