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Somerset West is Best

Up until two months ago, Somerset West had almost everything going for it: Idyllic environs, excellent amenities, and a lifestyle irresistible to people of all ages and a multitude of races. But there was just one thing: If you ...

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Understanding the different forms of ownership

Information on the different forms of property ownership.

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Living in the Money - Where the Rich Live

Ever wondered where SA’s richest live and where a single property goes for more than what most of us will ever earn in an average 20-year working career? Well, we teamed up with property research gurus Lightstone and looked at ...

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Estate Planning and your Property Investment

In the event of your death, Estate Planning ensures that your dependants are taken care of financially and that your beneficiaries receive the maximum benefit from your estate.

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No room for reckless lending

There’s a great scene in The Lion King when one hyena utters the name of the mighty Mufasa. And when he does, the other hyenas shiver and shriek: “Oooh! Say it again: Mufasa! Mufasa! Mufasa!”The hyenas know that Mufusa has all ...

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FNB House Price Index - March 2009

The year-on-year decline in the FNB House Price Index continued in March to the tune of -7.8%, much as expected, down from a February revised rate of –6.2%. This is despite the FNB Residential Property Barometer already having ...

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Are Mortgage Originators Still Viable?

The mortgage origination industry is under threat. Banks are cutting the commission they pay to mortgage originators. And that, in turn, is forcing originators, like ooba, Bond Choice and Betterbond, to prepare for lower profits ...

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Fractional Ownership - Timeshare or Not?

During economic times such as these, breaking into the property market is tough. Alternative ways of buying property, such as fractional ownership, are attracting many would-be investors who can’t afford to go the conventional ...

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Patent and Latent Defects and the 'Voetstoots' Clause

When purchasing property, it is vital that you inspect the property you intend to buy thoroughly.