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Buying a home? Know the risks

Buying a house is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make. Sadly, too many people buy this expensive asset without really knowing what they’re buying. Most buyers are not property ...

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When Rent Increases Hurt

Times are getting tougher for South Africans. The cost of electricity, petrol and food are soaring. It has also become far more expensive to own a home, and the amounts paid on property rates have been steadily climbing over the ...

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Suburban Legends

A few years ago I received an email about a woman in Pretoria who was the victim of a heinous crime. She opened her car window to take a flier from a vendor and noticed afterwards that the man got into a car that started ...

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All the Particulars about Compliance Certificates

New laws have recently been passed affecting the selling of a home. Municipal laws now require homeowners to obtain additional certificates before a transfer of ownership takes place. In previous ...

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New Interior Décor and Design Portal goes Live

Most of us seek out photographs of interiors to help us create our dream living spaces at home. This usually means flipping through magazines or searching Google

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Budget - Positive Elements for Property and Future Growth

“Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s budget was no easy feat, and it highlights a slowing down growth rate for SA’s economy, but there are several  positive elements,” says Mike Greeff, CEO of Greeff Properties, an exclusive ...

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Divorce - Can you Afford It?

For property owners, the key lies in understanding marriage contracts.The term ‘fair’ division of property depends on individual cases. Such as those whose misdemeanor causes a breakup. The cost of running dual households, ...

Buying a home? A deposit makes all the difference
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Buying a home? A deposit makes all the difference

Despite the buyer’s market in the property industry at the moment, in the wake of the global economic downturn, banks are still wary of granting 100% home loans. In light of this, if you’re ...

Tips for applying for a bond or home loan
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Tips for applying for a bond or home loan

When applying for a bond or home loan, it’s not just the buyer’s affordability that needs to be ascertained, it’s the buyer’s credit and payment profile that will be checked carefully too