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Buying a home: you don’t have to go it alone

Buying a property is a big decision – possibly one of the most momentous decisions you’ll ever make and one that has the potential to affect your financial well-being far into the future. So it ...

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The practical value of a property inspection report

With the CPA now law, property sellers (and their agents, if they are not selling privately) are obligated to disclose all defects.

Suspensive clauses in property sales
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Suspensive clauses in property sales

Common practice in property sales agreements is the inclusion of “subject to” clauses. But what do these clauses actually mean for purchasers and sellers?

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What property buyers really look for

December 2011 A recent survey conducted by Columinate on behalf of Private Property, entitled Project Front Door, has revealed some interesting results. Perceptions are always a little dangerous in business and it would appear ...

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Accepting an offer on your property

Once an interested buyer has been found, a written offer to purchase will be prepared, usually on a standard, pre-printed form. Do not surprised if you are presented with offers that differ substantially from your asking price ...

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Property auctions and repossessions

In SA, you can sell your house in one of four ways – through an estate agent, by doing it yourself (if you feel like hassling with paperwork and legalities), through a website like Private Property...

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Selling property: have your house in order

An offer to purchase is legally binding. Once you have accepted it and the suspensive conditions are met, you are committed to the purchase. The sale of a property is one of the biggest financial transactions you will ever make, ...

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Setting a selling price and signing the mandate

When you have chosen an estate agent to help you market your home for sale, that agent will use market research methods, along with her knowledge, experience and expertise, to set the best possible selling price (also called the ...

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Don’t sign a purchase offer when you’re stressed

While some property deals may look good at the outset, there are some scenarios that buyers should avoid to protect themselves from situations that could cost them dearly in the long run.

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