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That Price is Ludicrous!

A recent report on a property website warning of the dangers of agents overvaluing a home when attempting to secure a sole mandate generated a number of interesting comments. One seller stated that he was never taken in by the ...

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Kloof - The Best of Both Worlds

The beautiful tree lined suburb of Kloof in KwaZulu-Natal has been attracting discerning buyers for years. Regarded by many as the perfect spot to live, the suburb is renowned for its large up-market homes and slightly cooler ...

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Think Before you Ink

Reading the fine print is absolutely imperative when buying a property. As a rule, contracts do not make for interesting reading, but absorbing and understanding every point is vital and could save the buyer a great deal of ...

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Bedfordview Baby and Toddler Centre – An Environment of Excellence

Bedfordview Baby and Toddler Centre provides a close-knit, caring atmosphere to provide a comprehensive pre-school education. Located in Bradford Road, the Bedfordview Baby and Toddler Centre is near Eastgate and is ...

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Little Bean Early Learning Centre – One Jump Ahead

Intent on providing children with a lasting love of learning, Little Bean Early Learning Centre provides a foundation upon which further learning can be undertaken successfully. This is achieved through teaching skills that ...

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New Year, New Office, New Way of Doing Things

Private Property started the new year with a move to new premises – so if you’re having moving-induced stress, spare a thought for us. We moved a 20-person call-centre, 45-odd IT staff*, 10-or-so finance whizzes and an assortment ...

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Keep Tabs on your Sectional Title’s Financial Affairs

Moving into a sectional title complex is viewed by some as a heaven-sent opportunity. There’s no grass to mow, no beds to weed, general maintenance is taken care of and balancing the books is left to those in the know. It all ...

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No Bids for the Auction Boss

Auction Alliance’s founder and CEO, Rael Levitt, has been found guilty of contravening Section 45 of the Consumer Protection Act. The National Consumer Commission found Levitt guilty of using a ‘ghost bidder’ in a recent property ...

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Robin Hills - A View From the Top

Robin Hills perches on the hill overlooking Cresta Shopping Centre and its geographic position has played well in ensuring that property prices in the suburb have remained fairly constant since the boom of 2007/2008. This is in ...