Advice
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1.1KThe student accommodation investment conundrum – TUHF expands
Property entrepreneurs keen to take advantage of the need for student accommodation need to strike a careful balance if they are to...
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1.6KMore profit, less regret – When is the right time to sell your property?
When selling their home, many homeowners jump in without reading local data or factoring in costs, only to walk away with less...
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1.4KTo loan or refinance – Make the right choice when renovating your home
Wendy Beaumont, Executive for Unsecured Lending at Nedbank, explains the fundamentals of personal loans and refinancing, and highlights the pros and cons...
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1.5KExpert guide for first-time landlords – The new rules of renting
In “Becoming a Landlord in 2025: The Rental Guide for First-Time Property Investors,” Paul Stevens highlights preparation, compliance, and market awareness.
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712From woofs to walls – Finding the perfect pet-friendly property
BetterBond's Bradd Bendall offers pointers to keep in mind when looking for a suitable pet-friendly property.
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1.3KWildfire, storm and flooding risks – A wake-up call for property owners
Clive Hogarth, Head Retail Pricing at Old Mutual Insure shares that wildfires represent a growing concern for local insurers, as do severe...
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782Untying the property knot – What happens to our home loan if we separate?
What happens to your home loan if the relationship ends, well, every co-ownership agreement needs a formal contract to safeguard all interests.
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645Are homeowners prioritising emotional return on investment (EROI)?
Understanding how emotion drives sellers’ decisions requires empathy and integrity from real estate agents, not a rush to close a deal.
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1.3KWhy short-term loans could cost you your dream home – Sentinel Homes
Frequent short-term borrowing could be a black mark against you when applying for a home loan – so says Renier…
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2.1KBalancing buyer protections & seller rights – legal analysis of Section 20 property sales
Section 20 of the Alienation of Land Act addresses the terms and enforcement of installment sale agreements, which have historically been burdened...
