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GETTING TO GRIPS WITH THE VALUE OF YOUR PROPERTY
Apart from being your home, property is also an investment. For a range of reasons, you may want to ascertain the value of your asset from time to time. In this article, we’ll look at the reasons why regular updates about the value of your property can be useful, how the resale value is determined, and how to go about finding out the current value of your home or property. What is the differenc
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WHY DO TRANSFERS GET REJECTED AT THE DEEDS OFFICE?
Waiting for confirmation that your new home is actually yours – registered in your name – is a little like waiting for a new baby to arrive. There’s lots of happy anticipation tinged with worry. Usually, nothing goes wrong. But sometimes it does. The same can happen with a property transfer. In this article, we’ll look at the process that the Deeds Office follows to register a property, and the re
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SELECT THE RIGHT ATTORNEY FOR TRANSFER
Having the right attorney by your side during a property sales transaction can help to shorten and smooth an often complex process. During the property transfer and registration process, you'll typically work with three different conveyancers: a bond attorney, a bond cancellation attorney, and the transfer attorney. This article provides some guidelines for selecting the right transfer attorne
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Franchise VS Own Business: Weighing the Pros and Cons
Starting and owning a business may well be your dream but remember: behind many a successful entrepreneur is at least one failed business. Often more than one. In an economy where unemployment is high, the logical thing to do is to create your own job. However, that’s easier said than done and comes with significant risks. In this article, we’ll unpack the significant advantages of buying into a f
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THE IMPACT OF THE REPO RATE ON YOUR HOME LOAN
If you hold any kind of debt, it is important to keep a close eye on interest rates: as interest rates go up, so do your monthly repayments. The interest rate that your bank charges is based on the repo rate which is set by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). To help you stay on top of this, we’ll explain what the repo rate is, how it is set, and, critically, its impact on your home loan. Wh
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WHEN RENTING, WHO PAYS FOR UTILITIES?
When it comes to rental properties, one question always seems to come up: who shoulders the burden of utility costs? It's a query that can spark debates and a host of misunderstandings. In this blog, we delve into the often murky waters of utility payments in rental agreements and provide an overview of the responsibilities of both tenants and landlords. We also suggest how landlords can prote
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