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Motives for selling property
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Motives for selling property

Financial pressure is still the leading reason for selling commercial property. So what is the current state of affairs?

Short-term home rental trends
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Short-term home rental trends

Holiday rentals can be lucrative, but be aware of the risks involved.

Exclusive use areas in sectional title schemes
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Exclusive use areas in sectional title schemes

These are the rights and responsibilities for users of exclusive areas in sectional title complexes.

The cost of ignoring damp and mould in your home
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The cost of ignoring damp and mould in your home

You need to deal with mould and damp before the problem gets out of hand.

Buying a distressed property
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Buying a distressed property

Distressed properties offer an opportunity for a good property deal if you know the pros and cons.

Tips for adjusting after semigrating
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Tips for adjusting after semigrating

Semigrating is a reality in South Africa. This is how you can manage this process.

How CSOS can help you deal with ‘nuisance’ neighbours
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How CSOS can help you deal with ‘nuisance’ neighbours

Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) can help resolve disputes for people living in a community housing scheme.

Save to buy your own home
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Save to buy your own home

The current economic environment is very hard for home purchases. This is how you can save for a home, even in tough times.

Occupational rent
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Occupational rent

What is occupational rent, and what are your rights?