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Tips for first-time landlords
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Tips for first-time landlords

Being a landlord entails more than just signing a lease agreement and collecting the rent every month.

Pointers for spotting bad tenants
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Pointers for spotting bad tenants

Relevant tips for landlords on how to avoid letting to risky tenants.

New Act exempts some agents from operating trust accounts
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New Act exempts some agents from operating trust accounts

The Property Practitioners Act is expected to make audit season easier for rental agents. How will this be done?

Know your rights as a tenant
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Know your rights as a tenant

You need to empower yourself with knowledge to protect your rights.

FICA compliancy documents required when selling property
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FICA compliancy documents required when selling property

Property Practitioners must check sellers’ FICA documents before accepting a mandate. Which documents are these?

How to boost your chances of home loan approval
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How to boost your chances of home loan approval

You can tremendously improve your chances of obtaining a home loan. These are the things you must pay attention to.

Rent vs buy: what R12k gets you
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Rent vs buy: what R12k gets you

Many people are currently trying to decide whether to purchase a property or to rent.

How long is an Offer to Purchase (OTP) valid?
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How long is an Offer to Purchase (OTP) valid?

Offer to Purchase (OTP) is an important step in the property acquisition process. How long is it valid?

Essential tips for property sellers
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Essential tips for property sellers

Selling a property is a process which requires a critical understanding. This is what you need to know.