Sellers need to be aware of compliance surprises
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Sellers need to be aware of compliance surprises

BySusan Magner

If you ask sellers about the biggest annoyances of selling a home, chances are, compliance certificates would feature high up on the list. These government-mandated documents (certifying electrical, water/plumbing, gas, beetle and electric fences) are often thought of as meaningless bureaucratic hurdles. Just another unnecessary property “tax” – pay a fee, get a certificate, right?…

Buy yourself a house for Christmas!
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Buy yourself a house for Christmas!

BySusan Magner

The gift of giving – No better time than now to buy a home !!!Whether you are a first time buyer or wanting to upscale to another property now is the time to do so with a historically low-interest rate environment that has subsequently created the opportunity for many South Africans to enter the property market for…

The true cost of buying a house in South Africa
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The true cost of buying a house in South Africa

BySusan Magner

Buying a home is a significant financial commitment. Sure Bond, a subsidiary of Ooba, takes you through some of the additional costs involved, so you can plan ahead.●      Knowing the true cost of buying a home will enable you to budget appropriately.●      Other than the cost of the home itself, the biggest costs associated with buying…

Cape Town ‘breaking free’ from Eskom will greatly impact property value
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Cape Town ‘breaking free’ from Eskom will greatly impact property value

BySusan Magner

A bold move by Cape Town to ‘break free’ from Eskom will have a great impact on its property values Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement to ‘fix the fundamentals’ at last week’s SONA address, the breakaway from Eskom through alternate energy sources and the speeding up of licences to generate more than 1MW of power,…