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Home Inspections

The home inspection industry is presently unregulated in South Africa and as with anything that isn’t regulated, is open to abuse. While there are many reputable companies out there who employ the right people, there are ...

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Landlords Demand Higher Deposits

A few years ago if a landlord had demanded a double deposit plus a full month’s rent before a tenant moved in, he would probably have been laughed at and would have found it all but impossible to find a suitable tenant. The ...

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Turning a bad building around

It sometimes happens that sectional title buildings encounter problems of mismanagement and become run down, even possibly unsafe in some cases and where the trustees have not taken due care of the management of the building. It ...

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On a Lighter Note…

So you think you’ve seen it all? Well, you haven’t unless you have sold a couple of properties and have witnessed first-hand the types of people who come to take a look.   It’s not particularly pleasant to stereotype people, ...

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How to avoid early bond cancellation penalty fees

Use this guide to bond cancellation fees to clear up any confusion about bond cancellation and penalty fees.

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Landlords demand higher deposits

A few years ago if a landlord had demanded a double deposit plus a full month’s rent before a tenant moved in, he would probably have been laughed at and would have found it all but impossible to find a suitable tenant. The idea ...

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Behind the Times

South Africans often bemoan the fact the latest movies, music and gadgets have later local release dates than many international territories. A recent survey revealed that it is not only the areas of media and technology where ...

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Living on the Ridge at Milnerton

Milnerton Ridge is a relatively new suburb along Cape Town’s Western Seaboard that is characterised by the cold Benguela current moving along this coastline toward Namibia. This centrally located suburban area, just 10 ...

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Capital Gains Tax and Residential Property

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) has been applied for some time in first world countries such as the US, Canada, Australia and the UK. Before the introduction of CGT in SA in 2001, all profits made on the disposal of assets were banked ...