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What happens when the wheels come off?

The body corporate – as represented by the trustees – is the custodian of value in a sectional title scheme. But what happens if the management and administration deteriorate to unacceptable ...

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Sectional title tenants have recourse in disputes

When large numbers of people live in close confines, there are bound to be disagreements on noise levels, exclusive use areas, extensions to sections, building and garden maintenance, pets, satellite dishes, illegal structures, ...

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Getting to grips with counter offers

Irene Prinsloo, manager of leading Pretoria estate agency Homenet Pretoria, says that there are essentially three and possibly four parties involved in the counter offer scenario.

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Pay your rent or face the consequences

Sectional title property presents many problems for landlords when it comes to a small amount of tenants who are living large lives that they cannot sustain, which result in rent, levies and other obligations not being paid. ...

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Property title deeds – the be-all and end-all of the deal

Most people breathe a sigh of relief once a bond has been approved, believing that the sale is now a done deal. Unfortunately, there is a long road ahead and still a lot of work to be done before the property is transferred. Ask ...

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Take the stress out of arranging bond finance

House hunters the world over are finding it more difficult to secure bond finance. South Africa is no different and those who apply for a mortgage bond are going to find that the process is far more complicated than ...

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The offer to purchase

For many home buyers, the intricacies of making an offer to purchase (OTP) remain a mystery.

The process of transferring property to a new owner in South Africa
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The process of transferring property to a new owner in South Africa

Transferring a property from a seller to a buyer’s name can take as long as three months. Here's an outline of the process and how long each step takes.

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The cost of buying property

When considering purchasing property, it is a simple matter to calculate your bond repayments and see whether or not your savings will cover the deposit that most banks will require before ...

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