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World First – Private Property Publishes Property Content on MXit

It was announced this week that South African property portal, www.privateproperty.co.za, has become the first property portal globally to publish its property content on MXit. All property listed on Private Property’s website is ...

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Find Bargain Homes For Sale While The Property Market Is On Your Side

Hunting for your dream house is very exciting, but where to start? There are currently many homes for sale at bargain prices, as the property market is only starting to lift up its head again after the recession. Another plus is ...

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The Customer is Always Right

As some municipalities in the rest of the country try to come to terms with an increased rates base, Cape Town appears to be a shining example of how a well-run administration can and should work. The only major hurdle in ...

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Easy Ways To Find Cheap Property To Let

The recession has hit you where it hurts most – your wallet. It is time to scale down. Your belongings are neatly stacked in boxes and you have returned your keys to your landlord. But where can you find affordable property to ...

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The responsibilities of landlords

Being a landlord entails far more than collecting rental.

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Tips on Finding Cape Town Property Rentals

Looking for Cape Town property rentals can be a daunting task. Before you embark on this process, it might be a good idea to sit down and make a list of your requirements. 

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The Customer is Always Wrong

According to the Johannesburg Municipality, it is the rate payers themselves who are to blame for the backlog in the issuing of rates clearance certificates.The most stressful part of selling a property is finding a buyer who ...

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Post- World Cup Johannesburg Has Many World Class Apartments and Flats for Rent

In anticipation of the 2010 Soccer World Cup, many Johannesburg property owners renovated and prepared guesthouses, houses, garden cottages, studio apartments and flats for rent during the big event. With many tourists back in ...

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The Man in the Middle

Batting for the seller: the agent, the principal and the conveyancer. Batting for the buyer: himself.