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'What buyers should ask on property showdays'

A showday can tell you a lot more about a property that its layout or perhaps the condition of its roof - provided you ask the right questions.

Posted at 09:19AM Apr 17, 2014 by Editor in Market  | 

Credit amnesty's impact on the property market

This month saw credit amnesty come into effect, which will essentially ensure that certain negative financial information is removed from consumer's credit records at credit bureaus.

Posted at 06:55AM Apr 17, 2014 by Editor in Market  | 

Taking care of heritage properties

When owners of historical properties undertake any sort of improvements, they must be sure that these comply with the requirements of the National Heritage Resources Act, says Lanice Steward, managing director of Knight Frank Residential SA.

Posted at 09:00AM Apr 14, 2014 by Editor in Market  | 

Seniors cash in by becoming landlords

As the cost of living continues to rise and eat into retirement savings, senior citizens in many of SA's established suburbs are unlocking some of the value in their large family homes - not by selling them, but by renting them out, and then becoming tenants themselves in smaller, easier-to-manage properties.

Posted at 08:39AM Apr 09, 2014 by Editor in Market  | 

The painful process of collecting outstanding levies

The process of collecting outstanding levies is so arduous and lengthy, it should be avoided at all costs says Michael Bauer of IHFM.

Posted at 08:02AM Apr 01, 2014 by Editor in Market  | 

Consumer Protection Act 'could be boon to dissatisfied customer'

When the Consumer Protection Act was first promulgated many were worried that it would lead to regular post sale disputes in which the agent and the seller would be held responsible for any number of problems.

Posted at 07:10AM Mar 31, 2014 by Editor in Market  | 

Beware of bogus agents when booking accommodation

If my inbox is anything to go by, booking and paying for holiday accommodation online is an increasingly risky business. There are several ways to get 'caught'.

Posted at 06:13AM Mar 31, 2014 by Editor in Market  | 

Zuma's architect was suspended

The architect who was paid R16.5 million to work on President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla home has been stopped from practising three times by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession, a regulatory body for architects.

Posted at 07:25AM Mar 25, 2014 by Editor in Market  | 

Unapproved building plans could block property sale

Never build anything on your property without council-approved building plans, because although you may get away with it at the time, it'll cause considerable headaches when it comes time to sell.

Posted at 07:27AM Mar 24, 2014 by Editor in Market  | 

Rental payment trend 'worrisome'

There was a worsening in rental payment trends in the residential market in the fourth quarter of last year.

Posted at 06:34AM Mar 24, 2014 by Editor in Market  |