Residential Property Co

19/11/2022

Legally, Landlords with pools are required to cover it for safety purposes.

A swimming pool is a fantastic idea for a hot summer, but it also represents a very real safety risk as the high number of drownings over the last few years

16/11/2022

South Africa’s property market is being tossed to and fro by shifting dynamics – and things have swung in buyers’ favour.

12/11/2022

That "new car smell" is has become something of a benchmark for things that smell and feel new, clean and fresh. That clean house smell is equally appealing and a lot easier to get than a new car!

09/11/2022

There are several benefits to a freestanding or unfitted kitchen and being able to easily update or add on to a kitchen is just two of the benefits of this type of kitchen.

09/11/2022

Prospective buyers should examine the title deed for any restrictive conditions that could prevent them from using the property as they envisage. Such conditions may refer to the size, number and placement of dwellings and other buildings on the stand.

08/11/2022

It's obvious that factors such as erf size, bedroom count, and overall condition influence a home's value, but there are also less obvious things that can have an impact.

08/10/2022

A would-be buyer of a Cape Town property, disappointed by the collapse of the sale agreement with the seller, has asked the court to step in and find that he had not breached the sale agreement and that the seller was still obliged to let him purchase the property.

07/09/2022

The cancellation of residential lease agreements is governed by the Consumer Protection Act and the Rental Housing Act. Not following the correct procedure can be costly.

20/08/2022

Buying property isn’t something to do on a whim, but you also don’t want to get stuck sitting on the fence forever. If you’re wondering how to tell when it’s the right time to get into the market, these could be the signs you’re looking for…

11/08/2022

Renovating an outdated kitchen can be costly, but taking on the task of doing a few of the upgrades yourself instead of hiring a professional could save you a fortune. 

04/08/2022

Buyers are often advised to check approved plans before making an offer to purchase. But who is responsible for making these plans available, and what happens if they don’t match reality?

02/08/2022

Cancelling a bond is an inevitable part of homeownership, but you’re not alone if you have no idea what that process entails.