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Advice Archive
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Know your sectional title rules
Sectional title schemes are governed by rules - those that are for the management of schemes and those to manage... -
Keep a legacy file concerning your property
If your geyser bursts or a fallen tree has damaged the roof in a storm, is your home owner insurance... -
Landlord is selling - what are my options?
If your landlord decides to sell the property you are renting, do you have to move out? According to Adrian... -
Home maintenance has its own rewards
If you’re about to apply for a home loan, you should build a specific provision for home maintenance into your... -
Effects of water restrictions on tenants and landlords
With the City of Cape Town implementing stringent Level 4B water restrictions in July, landlords that are renting out units... -
How to protect your money when you buy off-plan
Homebuyers who purchase off plan – or in advance of their home actually being built – need to know that... -
STSMA provides recourse for sectional title owners needing a breath of fresh air
Living in close proximity to neighbours, as in sectional title complexes, can sometimes bring situations to the fore that might... -
Simple “do’s and don’ts” list can help sectional title trustees streamline their jobs
Being elected as a trustee of a body corporate is often not welcomed by those nominated as it is seen... -
Is fixing your home loan interest rate a good idea?
Following the South African Reserve Bank’s move to keep interest rates at the same level, coupled with the notion that... -
Going on a last-minute trip these school holidays? What you need to think about
The middle-of-the-year school holidays are almost over, but some people may still be going away on a short road trip... -
How first-time buyers can pay no tax and get up to 44% more space
Buying a newly-built home has many attractions, but for most first-time homebuyers, saving tax is no longer one of them.... -
Here’s why your home should always be ‘sale-ready’
It may sound unnecessarily pessimistic, but in times of economic upheaval, one of the best precautions homeowners can take against... -
The four don’ts of listing your home
Just as most people require assistance when navigating the property purchasing process, the same can be said about those who... -
What you need to know before you buy a PiP
For homebuyers on a tight budget, a Property in Possession (PiP) – or home that has been repossessed by a... -
Non-payment of rent and utilities - what your landlord can do
There are sometimes stories of landlords locking tenants out for non-payment of rent or electricity, but by law, landlords and... -
Creditworthiness as important for tenants as for buyers
Rental properties are in demand and in short supply, according to Adrian Goslett, regional director and chief executive of RE/MAX... -
Want to upgrade to a bigger, better home? Now’s the best time
Economic problems such as those SA is currently experiencing are usually viewed as negatives for the real estate industry, but... -
Make your bond work for you
When deciding to buy a home, there several things a to consider. Apart from how much you have saved to... -
Processes for renovations or alterations in sectional title schemes
In older sectional title blocks units may need modernising or upgrading from time to time, for instance, when a unit... -
Sectional title rules and the differences between them
Sectional title schemes are governed by management rules and conduct rules, which are used in conjunction with each other, says...