Five ways to get ahead of other buyers and secure your ideal home

Five ways to get ahead of other buyers and secure your ideal home

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There has been such a surge in home buying since the second half of 2020 that there is now actually a shortage of homes for sale
What you need to know before you buy a stand

What you need to know before you buy a stand

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The accelerated switch to remote working over the past two years and the resulting "great migration"
Check how far your rent stretches - before you sign a lease

Check how far your rent stretches - before you sign a lease

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Even when they have a written lease, tenants are often uncertain about what their monthly rent actually includes
10 ways homeowners can use their tax refund to save money

10 ways homeowners can use their tax refund to save money

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It's tax season - and for many consumers, the time of year when they hope for a refund from the SA Revenue Service that will give their budgets a Summer boost.
Don't let tenants scare off your buyers

Don't let tenants scare off your buyers

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Times have been tough for rental property owners for the past 18 months, and with the ongoing strong demand for property, especially among first-time buyers, ma
If you own a home, you should have bond insurance

If you own a home, you should have bond insurance

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When you buy a new home, the bank will usually insist that you obtain a home owners' insurance (HOC) policy to provide for the repair or replacement of the prop
Make sure you're getting a real 'bargain' and not a money-pit

Make sure you're getting a real 'bargain' and not a money-pit

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Right now, there are lot of homeowners looking to sell their homes as fast as possible - either to get out of a financial squeeze or because they urgently want
How to move house like a pro for less

How to move house like a pro for less

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Scores of people in SA move home every month, many of them using bakkies, trailers or a hired truck and their own manpower. But many others need the help of pro
To sell faster, team up with your agent

To sell faster, team up with your agent

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When a home is listed for sale, it is of course in everyone's interest to achieve a quick and smooth sale for the best possible price. The seller, the buyer and
Check out the neighbours - before you buy

Check out the neighbours - before you buy

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The Covid-19 pandemic has taught us many things, including the real value of great neighbours - and the true awfulness of bad ones.
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