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Check your Insurance Before Heading off on Holiday

Before you head off on holiday, make sure your insurance is in place. Know what you're covered for, and that if you are robbed, your claims will be paid. Just because your jewellery is covered for theft inside your home doesn't ...

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What kind of a buyer does your home appeal to?

When it comes to selling property in today’s highly competitive real estate market sellers will need to have an edge to stand out from the crowd.

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Getting it Right - The First Time

Experts have been saying for years that the sooner individuals get onto the property ladder the better, and they are absolutely right.

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Voetstoots Still Applies… in Most Cases

Many people are under the impression that the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) has replaced the voetstoots clause when a property has been sold.

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Taste of Christmas Sets the Tone

The inaugural Pick ‘n Pay ‘Taste of Christmas’ which took place over the weekend at the Coca Cola Dome set the tone for the festive season and bodes well for the future prospects of this event. The Taste of Christmas follows hot ...

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Upping Your Investment Game

Financial institutions have marginally relaxed their lending criteria, showing a greater appetite for risk than a year ago as reflected in the high percentage of bond approvals. One of the country's leading banks is now regularly ...

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Restriction on nominee clauses in VAT transactions

Is the restriction on nomination clauses caused by S16 of the Transfer Duty Act applicable to VAT transactions? Section 16 of the Transfer Duty Act, 1949 was amended to read as follows: "16. Persons who acquire property on ...

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Building a credit history

In today’s real estate market it is imperative for consumers to establish an excellent credit record and maintain it. 

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The fine print of moving house

While packing and unpacking boxes may be a large part of moving homes, it is not the only aspect that new homeowners need to consider when changing their address. He ...