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How to Make the Most of Opportunities in the Property Market in 2011

The festive season is often accompanied by New Year's resolutions, outdoor activities and spending sprees. While you should use the time to blow off steam, it is also a good idea to get your house in order and to reassess your ...

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Top Property Trends for 2011

Peter Gilmour, Chairman of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, believes that 2011 will mark the beginning of accelerated BEE transformation in the real estate industry, which has to date, lagged behind other sectors. Gilmour says that BEE ...

Electrical certificates - what sellers need to know
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Electrical certificates - what sellers need to know

A Certificate of Compliance (COC) is a document that verifies that the electrical installations such as the plugs, lights, DBboard, geyser and wiring in a home comply with the legislated requirements

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A wish list will help buyers choose the ideal property

Many property buyers spend less time deciding whether or not to buy a property than most people dedicate to choosing a coffee table.

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The Green Value of Property in Cape Town

Property in Cape Town will never go out of fashion. But if you do want to make your house even more fashionable with the view of selling it in the future, then there are a few very easy tips.With current electricity hikes, and ...

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Moving Forward

As the economy is slowly improving and house prices ceasing a downward trend, first-time buyers and purchasers of lower-priced properties are lured back to into the market.While the home loan industry maybe operating in an ...

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Residential Property is Still an Excellent Long-Term Investment

In a recent US survey, The 2010 National Association of Realtors (NAR) Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, American home buyers affirmed a long-term view of home ownership. The consumer survey confirmed that the typical American ...

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Now Is The Ideal Time To Invest In A Holiday Home

If you have a small nest egg saved that you would like to grow, consider purchasing a holiday home as property investments still remain a solid long-term investment says Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa.While ...

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Want to Buy Safe? Buy Property in Sandton

Property in Sandton has always been popular. It is the shopping mecca and financial heart of the Johannesburg metropol, and living in or around Sandton, is therefore a priority for many. But recently it has become even more ...