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Rental deposits essential if landlords are to be protected


13 Jul 2017
Rental deposits often amount to two, two and a half, three or even four months rentals upfront. Is this really necessary?

Moving home? You cannot afford to make a mistake


13 Jul 2017
The process of buying and selling can be very exciting! But be careful to make the right decisions, as acquiring and disposing of property can be a costly.

Despite severe water restrictions it is still possible to have an attractive garden


30 Jun 2017
Despite the satisfactory rains in the Western Cape recentl and reports that water is at last once again flowing into the catchment areas, shortages remain

Beware the pitfalls of Home Owners Insurance


29 Jun 2017
Any home on which the buyer or the owner is granted a mortgage by the bank will, except in exceptional circumstances, always have to have an insurance policy

Buyer hesitancy can cause considerable grief and disappointment


27 Jun 2017
In a residential property market where demand exceeds supply and this is still the situation in more Greater Cape Town suburbs than most people realize

Many property buyers don't understand the 72 hours clause


26 Jun 2017
Buyers are often caught unaware by a acceleration clause know as the 72hr clause.

The importance of home 'staging' cannot be over-emphasized


02 Jun 2017
The huge importance of staging, window dressing or presenting a home for sale is fully appreciated by most estate agents, but not all

Accepting offers after they have lapsed


06 Apr 2017
It happens every now and again that offers are accepted after the deadline to do so, has expired. Naturally the resultant reaction by everyone is what do we do

Do Special Levies Still Apply After The Recent Changes To The Sectional Title Law?


04 Apr 2017
A look at the latest amendments to the sectional title legislation and what it means for current and future owners.
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