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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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Buying a fixer-upper

Buying a home that is in serious need of renovation is not for everyone and can be riddled with disaster.

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Price your property correctly

One of the most detrimental mistakes that sellers make when putting their home on the market is overpricing the property.

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Sign a fine lease

One of the thorniest issues facing sectional title schemes is what to do about tenants who regularly flout the conduct rules and make things unpleasant for other residents. From the trustees’ point of view, the problem is that ...

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Leasing property with an option to buy

There are several good reasons to pay a deposit when you buy a home. Explore the pros and cons of leasing a property with an option to buy.

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How many proxies can one person have?

There seems to be some confusion of late as to whether or not a person can hold more than two proxies. The simple answer is yes: a person can currently hold more than two proxies – there is no limit at the moment. “At the moment” ...

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Exercise your rights as a buyer of property

As a buyer of property, you have the right to: Be represented by an estate agent or to enter into a private sale should you so choose. Purchase any property without being discriminated against by a seller on the basis of your ...

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Click, click, sell

The advent of technology is impacting how property buyers and sellers interact. Nine out of 10 property buyers now search the Internet (and more than 700 000 people access Private Property every month) before using any other form ...

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What to look out for before buying

This is by means means an exhauting list, but these exhasting tasks should be carried out before putting in an offer to purchase a property: Always think ahead - a double storey home, for example, may not be as practical once the ...

Lifestyle and Decor

Kitesurfer or Spotter, Struisbaai is the Place

Many who have paid their dues to live this envied lifestyle as permanent residents, and others who remain holiday makers with firm investments in holiday homes. And then there is the keen kite surfing community, who frequent this ...

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