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What happens to the tenant when a landlord dies?

Lease agreements don't generally terminate on the death of the landlord, so tenants are usually not required to pack up and leave, according to Cilliers&Reynder

Keep calm and find the right home

House-hunting can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if you're a first-time buyer, because you don't want to make a mistake that could have a negative i

Tech upgrades are a Smart choice

Many homeowners use their year-end leave time to maintain their properties and make improvements they hope will increase the value - and some of the best choice

Where the buyers are...

According to the latest statistics from property data company Lightstone, young buyers between the ages of 22 and 37 have bought some 330 000 homes in SA over t

How to travel light, all year round

With the holiday season just days away and some long road trips coming up, we're all hoping that the forecasts for a really significant fuel price drop this wee

The market is always right

When selling your home, it's important to ask your estate agent for information about the current market conditions in your specific area or community, in addit

From the Desk of the MD - December 2018

And so we come - gratefully - to the end of another year that has tested the resilience of all SA consumers, and start looking forward to some well-deserved lei

Sectional title purchases on the rise

Over the past 15 years, the percentage of freehold home purchases has declined significantly, while that of sectional title (ST) home purchases - including flat

Four pitfalls to avoid on your way to a great credit score

When you apply for a bond, one of the first things your bond originator or bank will do is check your credit score, that all-important indicator of the level of

Courts must set reserve prices for home auctions

A recent decision by the South Gauteng High Court (SGHC) means that home owners in the region who have fallen behind on their bond repayments will no longer hav

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