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More Encouraging News For First -Time Buyers

While it may be an exaggeration to state that banks are going all out to help first-time buyers, they are certainly granting more leeway to those who are entering the property market for the first time. If the latest stats ...

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Do you Really Want a Pool?

At this time of year, homeowners often think about putting in a pool in time for summer, and there are many good reasons to do so, but you shouldn’t count on it adding much value to your home.

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Buyers, do your homework

The decision a property buyer makes today, could affect their financial wellbeing and lifestyle for the rest of their lives.

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How to Get the Best Out of a Home Inspection

There’s no argument that paying to have a home inspected by a professional before you buy it is money well spent if the property turns out to be problematic.

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Do Your Research on Prospective Tenants

In a recent report issued by the Tenant Profile Network (TPN) it was noted that 81 percent of South African tenants are in good standing with their rental payments. Although this figure has not changed from the previous quarter, ...

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The benefits of buying sectional title

Purchasing a sectional title unit has proven to be very popular in South Africa for a number of reasons.

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Know Your Body Corporate Rights

Investors who buy into a sectional title scheme need to understand that as owners, they are automatically part of the decision-making process, regardless of how active or inactive they are on the body corporate. Professor ...

Profile of a Master Investor - Dolf De Roos
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Profile of a Master Investor - Dolf De Roos

DOLF DE ROOS Personal statistics Age: 54 Qualifications: Doctorate in Electric Engineering Marital status: Single; one daughter, Bella Close-up Mentors: One of Dolf’s great mentors ...

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Making the decision to buy

The decision a property buyer makes today, could affect their financial wellbeing and lifestyle for the rest of their lives.