Buying Advice

Constantly evolving regulations, a fluctuating market, ever-changing neighbourhoods… the property market is a constantly-moving industry that requires expert insight and knowledge. Private Property provides the latest news and advice on everything property related for all sides of the spectrum. In our one-stop Property Advice portal, you can find:

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Property anti-freeze

Cars need anti-freeze in winter and so, it seems, do many potential homebuyers who find themselves stalled now in the search for a suitable property. Part of the problem is that there is just so much to choose from in the current ...

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That’s Not a Fixture!

Removing light fittings, the satellite dish and taking the automatic pool cleaner with you when you move out of the house that you have just sold may not seem that big a deal, but strangely it is the petty things that so often ...

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First time buyers - listen to your heart

First-time buyers are going to have to jump through a number of hoops before they buy a property and having a rough idea of what to expect can go a long way towards ensuring that the process of finding a home and buying into the ...

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How to avoid buying a money pit

If you're in the market to buy a new home, you need to do everything in your power to steer clear of buying a house which becomes a nightmare after you move in and you only then discover that the roof leaks, or there’s damp in ...

Clauses to protect seller and buyer
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Clauses to protect seller and buyer

Many people do not realize that the protection provided to home buyers by the Consumer Protection Act (CPA)

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Ways to win when you buy off-plan

With the number of existing homes for sale in the affordable price range diminishing, new developments are starting to regain popularity, especially with first-time buyers. And there are several factors in favour of buying a home ...

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Home inspections

A programme that aired on South African television recently highlighted a couple’s problems with a new house that they had bought in Salt Rock, and the story was pretty horrific.

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Investing in student accommodation

As long as there are universities, there will be a need for student accommodation. Here’s everything you need to know about student accommodation investment.

Lifestyle and Decor

Upgrades that don't break the bank

In today’s real estate market there is no ideal formula to follow when it comes to selling a property, however there are economical ways to make a property more appealing and increase the chance of selling it in a shorter time ...


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