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‘40 on Oak’ - A Green Feather in Melrose Arch’s Cap

Recently, the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) hosted Roger Platt, the USA’s Green Building Council Senior Vice President of Global Policy & Law at Melrose Arch in Rosebank. Platt discussed the drivers behind the ...

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Rhodes - A Little Piece of Scotland

Located in the magisterial district of Barkly East some 1832 metres above sea level, the magnificent somewhat unusual village of Rhodes is not easily accessible due to poorly maintained gravel roads. The effort required to get ...

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Accepting an offer on your property

Once an interested buyer has been found, a written offer to purchase will be prepared, usually on a standard, pre-printed form. Do not surprised if you are presented with offers that differ substantially from your asking price ...

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Don’t sign a purchase offer when you’re stressed

While some property deals may look good at the outset, there are some scenarios that buyers should avoid to protect themselves from situations that could cost them dearly in the long run.

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How to market your property yourself

How to market your property yourself when you choose to sell your house privately without estate agents

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Property auctions and repossessions

In SA, you can sell your house in one of four ways – through an estate agent, by doing it yourself (if you feel like hassling with paperwork and legalities), through a website like Private Property...

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Selling property: have your house in order

An offer to purchase is legally binding. Once you have accepted it and the suspensive conditions are met, you are committed to the purchase. The sale of a property is one of the biggest financial transactions you will ever make, ...

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Setting a selling price and signing the mandate

When you have chosen an estate agent to help you market your home for sale, that agent will use market research methods, along with her knowledge, experience and expertise, to set the best possible selling price (also called the ...

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Junior Colleges Sandton – A Home Away From Home

At Junior Colleges Sandton, children are given the opportunity to grow and learn in an environment created for their safety and happiness. Accepting enrolment for children from the ages of six months to six years, Junior Colleges ...