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LOOK OUT FOR RESTRICTIONS ON YOUR PROPERTY
Owning a property does not mean that the owner is entitled to do whatever they want to the property. Every property in South Africa that is privately owned is subject to certain control measures...
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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR PROPERTY PURCHASE
While all property purchases have their merits, they are not all equal. For a buyer to make the most out of their property purchase, they need to make the right buying decisions from the start to ensu...
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MOVING HOMES – PAY ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS
Although packing and unpacking boxes is a major element to moving homes, it is certainly not the only factor that needs to be considered when changing your address.
When it comes to moving homes, t...
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NEGATIVE ASPECTS THAT INFLUENCE PROPERTY VALUES
Research reveals that it only takes a prospective buyer a few minutes to decide whether they like a home or not, which is why it is essential that the home makes an excellent first impression.
Whil...
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PROPERTY – ASSET OR EXPENSE?
Is property an asset or expense? At first glance, the question seems to be simple to answer, of course, property is an asset. However, there is more to it than initially meets the eye.
When looking...
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PROPERTY PRICING CRUCIAL
A detrimental mistake that many sellers make when listing their property on the market is inflating the asking price. Sellers often ask for a higher amount to give themselves a cushion during the nego...
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PROPERTY VALUE AFFECTS RATES AND TAXES
Each month homeowners receive a bill for the rates and taxes applicable to their property, but what are these municipal rates used for and how is the amount worked out?
Municipal property rates are...
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QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE LISTING YOUR HOME
Just as buyers need to do their research before taking on homeownership, those who are considering placing their home on the market also need to spend some time contemplating certain aspects before th...
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QUESTIONS TO ASK THE CONVEYANCING ATTORNEY
Ownership of a property takes more than a signature on an Offer to Purchase or for that matter the payment of the purchase price. The property needs to go through the process of transfer and nee...
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SCHOOLS IMPACT HOME VALUES
Purchasing a property is a large financial commitment, and as such, there are several vital aspects that need to be considered before taking the final step towards homeownership. While price, the type...
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