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SA property law: the 72 hour clause is primarily there to help the seller not the buyer

The clause, of which property sellers are sometimes not aware, entitles the seller to insist that all the conditions in a buyer’s offer be met within 72 hours..

In difficult economic times the 72 hour clause is more and more frequently used

The use of the 72 hour clause has recently become more common in South Africa....

In today's more difficult rental market don't succumb to the temptation to forgo a deposit

In today’s more difficult rental market don’t succumb to the the temptation to forgo a deposit in order to find a tenant, says Alexander Swart property director

Residential property in a tightening market

It is essential to appoint residential property rental agents with real expertise.

Turn-key or plot-and-plan?

Both new home buying systems are helpful to the buyer- but are viewed with suspicion by some...............

Steps every home hunter should take

If you are thinking of buying a home, there is no better first step than to consult Transunion..........

Buying a holiday home? There may be a more sensible option

After a ten year slump the Western Cape holiday home market is showing encouraging signs of revival, says Rowan Alexander, Director of Alexander Swart Property.

Inexperienced buyers often not aware of the extra cost of home ownership

One of the most commonly encountered mistakes made by estate agents and others assisting inexperienced home buyers to purchase a home is to ...................

Regular maintenance the key to a satisfactory lanlord experience

One of the less satisfactory facts about the flourishing buy-to-let residential property market, says Rowan Alexander, Director of Alexander Swart Property,....

Fears of interest rate rises not a valid reason for holding back

For some 20 years now the overall interest rate trend has been downwards............................................................

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