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05/12/2016

It is greatly important to know your property’s fair market value before listing, especially due to many homes in the low- to mid-value segments being in sectional title developments where potential buyers can easily compare like-for-like homes and pit them against each other based on listing price.
http://hometimes.co.za/2016/11/heres-why-low-and-mid-value-homes-take-longer-to-sell/

Sellers of low- and mid-value properties spend a longer time on the market compared with high, luxury and super-luxury homes, regardless if they list 0% and above their properties’ market value. In…

01/12/2016

To boom or not to boom?
http://www.privateproperty.co.za/advice/property/articles/are-suburban-boom-gates-a-good-idea/5196?utm_source=Private+Property+Newsletter&utm_campaign=cffffbdb5d-Newsletter_01_Dec_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7dacfae17c-cffffbdb5d-73355465

Brooklyn residents scored a victory recently when the court gave them permission to implement road closures. So, what are the pros and cons of booming off an area?

29/11/2016

No matter how tiny your kitchen may be, with these tips and tricks you can transform it into a larger than life space. http://bit.ly/Small-kitchen

No matter how tiny your kitchen may be, with the right tips and tricks you can transform your small kitchen into a space that is both functional and stylish.

28/11/2016

Here are a few tips to help buyers prepare and reduce their stress levels when purchasing a property:
http://www.remax-panache.co.za/news/ways-to-reduce-stress-during-the-property-buying-process/

Here are a few tips to help buyers prepare and reduce their stress levels when purchasing property

23/11/2016

Consider one of these redecorating ideas for your empty nest.
http://www.remax-panache.co.za/news/redecorating-ideas-for-your-empty-nest/

Consider one of these redecorating ideas for your empty nest.

21/11/2016

With the peak holiday season around the corner, savvy landlords will be going all out to maximise their return on their holiday homes.
http://www.privateproperty.co.za/advice/property/articles/top-tips-for-letting-out-your-holiday-home/5167

With the peak holiday season around the corner, savvy landlords will be going all out to maximise their return on their holiday homes.

14/11/2016

Tenants can be left vulnerable by having to provide sensitive information to future landlords. Here’s how they can protect themselves from their information being misused.
http://www.privateproperty.co.za/advice/property/articles/how-tenants-can-protect-themselves-from-identity-theft/5110

Tenants can be left vulnerable by having to provide sensitive information to future landlords. Here’s how they can protect themselves from their information being misused.

10/11/2016

We’re delighted to see that the ruling has been declared invalid, get the facts...
http://hometimes.co.za/2016/11/your-municipality-cannot-hold-you-liable-for-historic-debt/

You may not be held liable for the debt of your home’s previous owner – or for three decades of municipal debt linked to your property. This week, the North Gauteng High Court ruled that January’s …

07/11/2016

Buying a home can be nerve wrecking, particularly for first timers. The trick to feeling comfortable is to find an agent with a personality that is the right fit for you
http://www.privateproperty.co.za/advice/property/articles/find-the-right-agent-for-you/5119

Buying a home can be nerve wrecking, particularly for first timers. The trick to feeling comfortable is to find an agent with a personality that is the right fit for you

01/11/2016

“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the NOW the primary focus of your life.” – Eckhart Tolle

26/10/2016

Wishing ALL the matrics all the best for their final exams.

25/10/2016

Buying your first home is a major milestone, however, there are a few points to carefully consider from both a financial and personal perspective to ascertain if you are really ready.
https://www.property24.com/articles/6-boxes-you-need-to-tick-before-buying-your-first-home/24932

Buying your first home is a major milestone, however, you need to be ready for the financial implications that come with homeownership. Get advice…