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Advice And Tips
How to house hunt in buyer's market
2008/08/22
There are more properties to choose from in a buyer's market but the fundamentals of finding the one that offers the best value are the same in any conditions.
- Dirty bond tricks revealed
- Be wise when buying new home
- Instalment sale makes a comeback
- What a property transfer costs
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Buying Off-Plan
Is off-plan a good idea?
2008/07/21
The recent spate of new developments and the increase in demand for new property creates opportunities to buy property off-plan.
- Be careful with plot-and-plan
- Caution when buying off-plan
- Off-plan buyers: tread with caution
 
Buying to renovate
Value in renovating old properties
2007/10/02
Homebuyers are often faced with the question of whether it makes more economic sense to buy a home and renovate or pay up for something that is in mint condition – so how should they decide?
 
First Time Buyer
First time buyers 'can still buy'
2008/08/20
Potential first time home buyers may currently be wondering whether they will ever be able to afford a home, but there's no reason why they should give up trying, says a property expert.
- Don't buy a bad floor plan
- How to save to buy a home
- Tips for first-time home buyers
- Hidden cost of buying a home
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Foreign buyers
Foreigners cash in on SA property
2008/08/19
Even though times are tough across the globe, growing numbers of buyers from the Middle East, Asia and even Russia are shopping for property in South Africa.
- Expatriates eager to buy in SA
- What foreign owners should know
- Yay or nay to foreign investment
- Foreign ownership: Unease caused
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Fractional Ownership
Learn about fractional ownership
2008/03/09
Fractional ownership is the latest buzz term in the property market, with golf estates tempting investors with the dream of owning a property beside a pristine fairway at a fraction of the usual price.
- Fractional options in Hermanus
- New mountain retreat launched
- New fractional concept comes to SA
- Fractional ownership takes root
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Legal Issues
Taking transfer - what's involved?
2008/07/16
Taking transfer of a new property is a complex legal process that few really understand. A property expert tries to unpack the issue to help both buyers and sellers understand it a little better.
- Get 'voetstoots' facts straight
- Transfer Duty Act briefly explained
- Loopholes in Fica law to be closed
- Keep copy of title deeds
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Home Buying Tips

Buying a house is one of the biggest and most important challenges of your life. Investing in property can be a daunting experience, especially if it’s your first time in the market.

Our ever-growing property Advice section may be just what you need to ensure that you make an informed and wise decision about your property investment. After all, no matter how much the real estate agent praises the house, you’re the one that has to live in it.

If you’re in the process of selling your house, take a look at our section on Home Selling Tips.

Below are some helpful tips when buying a new house.