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Fixtures and fittings

It is not uncommon for disputes to arise between a buyer and a seller regarding what is classified as a fixture and fitting and what isn’t.

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The ugly side to sole mandates in South Africa

In a recent article, we noted that sellers who chose to market their properties under a sole mandate agreement could be better off than those who chose to use multiple agents to sell their homes.

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The Downside of the Voetstoots Clause

Sellers often assume that it means that the property is sold as is, and that buyers have no recourse if problems are found after the sale has gone through. This is not strictly true.

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10 biggest lessons of 2012 for property investors!

Dear Property Investors “The man who trades freedom for security, does not deserve nor will he receive either.”  Benjamin Franklin Wow another year has gone by and I am either getting older ...

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Market advice for buyers

There is no doubt that homeownership plays a vital role and has become a number one priority for many South Africans, says Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern African.

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Looking for love? Invest in a house

Bond originator ooba looks at why owning property is a great idea if you’re looking to attract a life partner. Privateproperty.co.za endorses the sound reasoning behind this seemingly whimsical ...

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Home Buyers Need to Reprioritize

With the cost of electricity set to soar by a whopping 16 percent annually for the next five years, consumers should consider reprioritizing their list of must-haves when shopping for a home.

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Why Home Inspections Are So Important

With so many properties on the market, sellers need to think out the box to help their property stand out from the rest and prevent the price being knocked down. For buyers, who are about to make a significant financial ...

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The hazards of speculation investments

Many assume that speculating on a property is a sure-fire way to make money and generally speaking it is, but things can go horribly wrong and end up costing the investor a great deal of money...

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