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In a depressed market, such as the one we are currently in, many people ask them whether it is more financially prudent to buy a home or to rent a property instead. So the question is Buying versus Renting Property, which is better for you. Although the amount of South
Keep your Home Warm This Winter…. It’s cold outside… With the large cold-front which has hit Johannesburg, these words seem like an understatement. The cold and dark months of winter, when we spend more time indoors and keep our heaters turned up trying to keep our homes warm …. is
Collecting rental timeously is one of the most frustrating tasks that busy property managers and landlords have to undertake on a monthly basis. Taking steps to avoid late payment from tenants can help make this task easier. “Crying over spilt milk is not an option and certainly isn’t going to
Buying and owning a house is a huge desire for many South Africans, but the prospect of being able to do so may seem impossible. A great step that will help you move towards achieving this goal, is to starting to save for a deposit. A deposit can put you
As the temperature heats up, we may all want to turn up the air-conditioning (if you’re lucky enough to have it) or just plant ourselves in front a fan to try cool down. We’ve all been there, looking for a way to beat the heat. It’s awful tossing and turning
Or is it? The Consumer Protection Act came into effect from 1 April 2011 and sets out the minimum requirements to ensure adequate consumer protection. With the new Consumer Protection Act (CPA) now in effect, property professionals will be forced to look at the way they do business and how