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| Beetle and Electrical Expert - Nicky Versfeld |
| How to get electrical compliance |
| 2007/05/07 |
| Beetle and Electrical Inspections expert Nicky Versfeld looks at the how, what and where of getting your beetle and electrical inspections done. |
| - Beetle and electrical – who pays? |
| - Is your biggest investment safeguarded against beetle attack? |
| - Are beetle and electrical certificates required or not? |
| - Cert. of Compliance needed by law |
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| Commercial and Industrial Expert - Warren Jack |
| Industrial land a boon to SA |
| 2008/10/01 |
| Despite a near or full-blown recession in large parts of the world, things may actually be looking up for South Africa due to a wealth of unique opportunities, especially in industrial property. |
| - New Bill for managing coastlines |
| - Land shortage boosts PE commercial |
| - Biography – Warren Jack |
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| Controversial Columnist - Paddy Hartdegen |
| Gwede advocating land theft for SA |
| 2008/11/24 |
| Paddy Hartdegen believes the scrapping of the 'willing buyer, willing seller' concept will lead to land theft. |
| - When your neighbours kill a cow… |
| - The daftness of double standards |
| - Can you trust your domestic? |
| - Why you can't buy property via car |
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| CT CBD Expert - Richard Boxford |
| Tips for would-be developers |
| 2008/02/27 |
| If you fancy yourself as a property developer, have found an old building in the city centre that you can revamp into residential units and make a fortune out of, then Cape Town CBD expert Richard Boxford has some advice you should read before going ahead. |
| - Buying your first CBD apartment can be daunting |
| - A new season for Cape Town's CBD |
| - Insights into CT CBD living |
| - CT CBD values are still rising |
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| Decor and DIY Expert - Janice Anderssen |
| Ten reasons to add a kitchen island |
| 2008/08/12 |
| Anyone who needs more preparation space in the kitchen should consider adding a kitchen island. Read about its benefits and follow home décor and DIY expert Janice Anderssen's simple DIY instructions on how to construct a handy roll-away island. |
| - Build a patio glider |
| - Make this country cottage wine rack |
| - Maintenance tips for wood surfaces |
| - Crinkle painting brings walls to life |
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| Europe Property Expert - Andrew Stefanczyk |
| Cyprus looking good for investors |
| 2007/05/28 |
| The property boom in Cyprus continues to grow, with the south seeing plenty of demand from those keen to invest in cheap property, both as residents or in the rented sector. UK and Europe property expert Andrew Stefanczyk takes a long hard look at the pros and cons of the island. |
| - Bulgaria now heading upmarket |
| - Top tips for buy-to-let |
| - Estate agents vs. property websites |
| - Buying investment property through an agent |
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| Fractional Ownership Expert – Adrian Zanetti |
| Fractional ownership: questions to ask |
| 2007/04/10 |
| Fractional ownership expert Adrian Zanetti tells what questions potential investors should ask before choosing their investment. |
| - Fractional Ownership – a Review of 2006 |
| - Adrian Zanetti - Fractional Ownership Expert |
| - Buying shares through a destination club |
| - Property syndication versus fractional ownership |
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| Holiday Homes Expert - Glenda Moore |
| Holiday havens for every season |
| 2007/01/22 |
| With the festive decorations packed away and the memories of happy holidays still around us, it is a good time to assess whether it was truly a happy holiday experience for you, and whether your holiday choices met your needs and expectations. Holiday home rentals expert Glenda Moore explores the issue in this week's guest column. |
| - Commercial rental – does your holiday home fit the bill? |
| - Does your holiday home offer value for money? |
| - Self-catering just got glamorous |
| - Glenda Moore - M D Holiday Homes Africa |
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| Home Finance Expert - Ian Wason |
| Let home loan carry short-term debt |
| 2007/09/28 |
| Bond finance expert Ian Wason explores the issue of debt consolidation in this week's guest column. |
| - Bond rate 35% up on 14 months ago |
| - Is debt consolidation a good thing? |
| - Credit Act's impact on home loans |
| - Good start for 2007 property |
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| International Real Estate Expert - Duncan Gray |
| When is the buying decision really made? |
| 2006/11/14 |
| Sellers always hope for a quick sale, but it's not always easy to achieve. Duncan Gray, CEO and national franchiser of Century 21 South Africa, looks at when the buying decision is REALLY made. |
| - Global property markets changing |
| - Duncan Gray – International Real Estate Expert |
| - Globalisation will improve industry |
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| KZN Property Expert - Pat Acutt |
| NCA 'will make buying harder' |
| 2007/07/23 |
| KZN Property expert Pat Acutt says would-be homeowners should buy now, as the NCA is only going to make it harder in the long term. |
| - Increased demand in estate living |
| - Acutt: proceed with caution in 2007 |
| - Pat Acutt - KZN Property Expert |
| - The future of SA's property industry |
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| Legal Expert - Andy McPherson |
| ' Voetstoets' – what's the point? |
| 2007/03/05 |
| The voetstoets clause is not a creation of modern times but originates from Roman Dutch Law. It is in essence an exemption clause for the protection of the seller. Legal expert Andy McPherson explores the issue in this week's guest column. |
| - Buying a home after bankruptcy |
| - Fica requirements 'a nuisance' |
| - Buy or sell in a trust – Q&A |
| - Legal property tip no 1 |
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| Legal Expert - Lucille Geldenhuys |
| Biography – Lucille Geldenhuys |
| 2008/09/30 |
| Lucille Geldenhuys is the owner of Lucille Geldenhuys Attorneys in Stellenbosch in the Western Cape and has been at the cutting edge of the legal industry for almost twelve years, specialising in property law, notarial work and commercial law. |
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| Legal Tips |
| Legal Tip – Objecting to your neighbour's building plans |
| 2008/08/04 |
| In terms of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act 103 of 1977 and recent case law, a homeowner can object to the proposed building plans of a neighbour. |
| - Credit Act and juristic persons |
| - Where's there a Will, there's a way – Where there isn't a Will? |
| - Legal property tip no. 2 |
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| Property Auctions Expert - Jonathan Smiedt |
| Do I need cash to buy on auction? |
| 2006/08/14 |
| One of the most frequently asked questions' regarding the sale of property via an auction is whether you need cash to be able to buy a property on auction. In this month's column Auctions expert Jonathan Smiedt will explain how payment for a property bought on auction works and what potential buyers should have to secure their bid. |
| - Making sense of auction issues |
| - Property auctions in a nutshell |
| - Jonathan Smiedt - Property Auctions Expert |
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| Property Letting Expert - Neville Schaefer |
| Expel fear of property portfolio debt |
| 2007/01/11 |
| Property has a proven track record for being a solid investment, but potential moguls should not fear raising debt to acquire their portfolio, Property letting and rentals expert Neville Schaefer explains the attitude investors should have towards debt. |
| - Turn a rented house into a home |
| - Renting rises again but don't rush |
| - Neville Schaefer - Property Letting and Rentals Expert |
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| Property Valuation Expert - Constant Laubscher |
| How building insurance has changed |
| 2007/09/12 |
| Guest expert Constant Laubscher says the practice of a building being insured for its replacement value has evolved over time as has the method for insuring motor vehicles and was not prompted by any particular Act. |
| - Is homeowner's insurance a 'lemon'? |
| - Insurance Companies are sharks - or are they? |
| - Accurate property valuations crucial |
| - Constant Laubscher - Property Valuation Expert |
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| Property24 MD - Richard Gahagan |
| Banks willing to help as debts rise |
| 2008/07/01 |
| Mortgage advances are at their lowest in years, but banks will help as home ownership is hit by the slowing economy. |
| - House price drop creates panic |
| - Market conditions boost rentals |
| - Rates valuations to hurt homeowners |
| - Private property 'a minefield' |
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| Real Estate Expert - Linda Erasmus |
| Who moved my house? |
| 2008/04/25 |
| The world today moves as fast as lightning. If a homeowner stays in the same place for 30 years, they may find themselves one day wondering: 'who moved my house?' The home is exactly the same; however, life around it has changed. Guest expert Linda Erasmus explores the issue in her latest opinion article. |
| - SA's holiday trends changing |
| - The point of sole mandate |
| - What to look out for when dealing with 'international' agents |
| - Know the facts when you invest in vacant land |
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| Real Estate Expert - Samuel Seeff |
| Government spurs future property growth |
| 2007/02/26 |
| Stakeholders in the property market have experienced a highly-charged month with both Governor Mboweni's as well as Minister Manuel's announcements being made. Real estate expert Samuel Seeff gives his take on things in this week's guest column. |
| - New Year property market outlook |
| - SA currently 'like the Wild West' |
| - Property going global |
| - Has the property ship sailed - or not? |
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| Renovating for the Disabled - Chris Boyle |
| The Elephant and the Dung Beetle |
| 2007/11/30 |
| Unstoppable quad Chris Boyle, who is renovating his house to suit his special needs, almost found himself pipped at the post by bank bureaucracy and bad service. Read his account. |
| - 'Mkhulu, my name is Mazambane' |
| - No poop in my porridge |
| - Carpe Diem, seize the moment! |
| - Choosing a builder and other stuff |
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| Sectional Title Expert - Hannes de Beer |
| Check sect. title before buying |
| 2007/04/16 |
| The potential security of sectional title living prompts more and more people to buy this type of property. But the problems often experienced means there are considerations to take into account before signing on the dotted line. Hannes de Beer of Wierda Property Services explains what to look out for. |
| - Complex living explained |
| - Body Corporate facts |
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| Sectional Title Expert - Nushreen Coutts |
| Sect. title - legal questions answered |
| 2006/08/10 |
| An article entitled 'Cartelism in Sectional Title' by guest expert Nushreen Coutts sparked interest from a reader, who sent in the following questions. The questions are answered by Hannes de Beer, General Manager of Wierda Property Services' Portfolio Management Department. |
| - Sect. title – rife with corruption |
| - Nushreen Coutts - Sectional Title Expert |
| - Cartelism in Sectional Title |
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| Sectional Title Expert - Sifiso Msomi |
| What are life rights? |
| 2007/11/23 |
| "Life rights" is still a vague concept to many considering buying into a retirement scheme and, as such, is open to abuse. |
| - Sectional title upkeep answered |
| - Biography - Sifiso Msomi |
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| Subdivision Expert - Mark Upton |
| Mark Upton – Subdivision Expert |
| 2006/11/08 |
| Mark Upton of Upton Properties specialises in the subdivision of property. |
| - How property subdivision works |
