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How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Rental Properties

Property owners often complain about their tenants. Late payments, damage to rental properties and noisy tenants are just a few of the grievances that property owners frequently air. While the complaints are often valid, tenants ...

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How to Decide: Build or Buy?

Getting into the real estate market can sometimes be a bit daunting. One only really understands the magnitude of the decision when you realise that you will probably be paying 30% of your salary for your investment over the next ...

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The Costs of Turning Houses into Homes

You have viewed so many houses, and there are a few that you know could be turned into lovely homes. But how do you decide which fixer-upper is for you? Before buying any of the potential homes, you would have to be very certain ...

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How to Avoid Repossession

The interest rate is currently at its lowest level in years. The recent drop in interest rates implies that most home owners are paying less interest on their mortgage.

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SA Still One Of The Best Places To Buy Property

Peter Gilmour, Chairman of RE/MAX, considers the findings of global real estate indices and shares the great news – world wide, South Africa remains the best place in which to invest

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Vacant Land For Sale: To Build or To Buy?

Build or buy? That is the big question when you consider moving. An important decision maker is often cost. There was a point where it was cheaper to for vacant land for sale and then build your brand new dream home on that piece ...

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How to Avoid Overcapitalising When Renovating Your House

While the property market is slowly but surely showing signs of recovery, it is unlikely that it will soon experience the same level of growth than in the years prior to the recession. It is thus that more important to maximise ...

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If a House is Too Expensive, Consider a Flat For Sale

Following the recession, it is still extremely difficult for first time buyers to enter the property market. Banks have indicated that they will be less strict when it comes to home loans, but figures released from the various ...

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Viewing Tips When Searching For Flats to Rent

You might think that viewing potential flats to rent is only to find out whether you like the place, but there is a lot more to it. Viewing flats to rent is your chance to establish whether you like the apartment, and to find out ...