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The Real Reasons Your Home Loan Was Declined — And How to Fix Them
The Real Reasons Your Home Loan Was Declined — And How to Fix Them
29 Apr 2026
Sales
Purchasing a home is one of life's most significant financial decisions — and receiving a...
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5 Things South African Landlords Think Are Legal — But Aren't
5 Things South African Landlords Think Are Legal — But Aren't
23 Apr 2026
Rentals
Most landlords who break the law don't know they're doing it. They're not acting...
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What Makes a Lease Agreement Actually Legal in South Africa?
What Makes a Lease Agreement Actually Legal in South Africa?
23 Apr 2026
Rentals
A lease agreement is the foundation of every rental relationship. It defines the rights...
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Breach vs. Eviction: What's the Difference and Why Every SA Landlord Needs to Know
Breach vs. Eviction: What's the Difference and Why Every SA Landlord Needs to Know
23 Apr 2026
Rentals
Ask most landlords what they'd do if a tenant stopped paying rent and the answer is...
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Why Owning a Rental Property in South Africa While Living Abroad Is Riskier Than You Think
Why Owning a Rental Property in South Africa While Living Abroad Is Riskier Than You Think
23 Apr 2026
Rentals
South Africa has a large and growing diaspora. Hundreds of thousands of South Africans...
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8 Excuses South African Tenants Use to Avoid Paying Rent — And What Actually Holds Up in Court
8 Excuses South African Tenants Use to Avoid Paying Rent — And What Actually Holds Up in Court
23 Apr 2026
Rentals
If you've been a landlord for any length of time, you've heard some version of these. The...
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Self-Managing Your Rental Property vs. Using an Agent: What SA Landlords Need to Know
Self-Managing Your Rental Property vs. Using an Agent: What SA Landlords Need to Know
23 Apr 2026
Rentals
When you own a rental property, the temptation to self-manage is understandable. You know...
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How Some South African Tenants Play the System — And What Smart Landlords Do About It
How Some South African Tenants Play the System — And What Smart Landlords Do About It
23 Apr 2026
Rentals
Most tenants are good tenants. They pay on time, they look after the property, and the...
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The Real Cost of a DIY Eviction in South Africa (And Why Most Landlords Underestimate It)
The Real Cost of a DIY Eviction in South Africa (And Why Most Landlords Underestimate It)
23 Apr 2026
Rentals
When a tenant stops paying rent, the first instinct for many landlords is to handle it...
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What Every South African Landlord Needs to Know About Problem Tenants
What Every South African Landlord Needs to Know About Problem Tenants
23 Apr 2026
Rentals
We've all heard the horror stories. A cousin who couldn't get a tenant out for nearly a...
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Why a Holiday Home Might Be Your Best Investment Yet!
Why a Holiday Home Might Be Your Best Investment Yet!
21 Apr 2026
Sales
Imagine having a place that’s entirely yours—where weekends feel longer, holidays feel...
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South Africa's property market in numbers: what's really changed since 2014
South Africa's property market in numbers: what's really changed since 2014
02 Apr 2026
General
Lightstone recently released a decade of residential property data covering 2014 to 2025....
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Struggling to Sell Your Home? Why Renting Might Be the Smarter Move
Struggling to Sell Your Home? Why Renting Might Be the Smarter Move
31 Mar 2026
Rentals
And the timing couldn't be better. With 25 000 fewer young buyers entering the market...
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Easter 2026 in Gauteng: Your Complete Guide
Easter 2026 in Gauteng: Your Complete Guide
31 Mar 2026
General
Good Friday 3 April – Family Day 6 April 2026 Gauteng is absolutely packed with Easter...
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Furnished vs Unfurnished: How Presentation Impacts Buyers 
Furnished vs Unfurnished: How Presentation Impacts Buyers 
26 Mar 2026
Sales
When selling your property, your furniture isn’t part of the deal—but it plays a powerful...
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Pets in Rental Properties in South Africa: What You Need to Know
Pets in Rental Properties in South Africa: What You Need to Know
18 Mar 2026
Rentals
For many people, pets are family. But when it comes to renting a property in South...
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Auctioning Your Property in South Africa: When It Makes Sense for Sellers
Auctioning Your Property in South Africa: When It Makes Sense for Sellers
17 Mar 2026
Sales
Auctions in South Africa still carry an outdated stigma. Many people associate them with...
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Special Levies: Seller or Buyer — Who’s Actually Responsible?
Special Levies: Seller or Buyer — Who’s Actually Responsible?
17 Mar 2026
Sales
A special levy is usually additional to your normal monthly levy, not a replacement for...
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The Costs Involved in Setting Up a Holiday Rental Property
The Costs Involved in Setting Up a Holiday Rental Property
12 Mar 2026
Rentals
Transitioning a property into a holiday rental is a long-term investment that comes with...
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Short-Term vs. Long-Term: When Does Holiday Rental Income Justify the Effort?
Short-Term vs. Long-Term: When Does Holiday Rental Income Justify the Effort?
12 Mar 2026
Rentals
When considering a property for short-term holiday rentals, the single most critical...
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Is Your Property Right for Holiday Rentals?
Is Your Property Right for Holiday Rentals?
12 Mar 2026
Rentals
Switching a property to short-term holiday rentals can seem like a lucrative solution for...
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Subject to sale offers- Should I Buy and sell my home at the same time?
Subject to sale offers- Should I Buy and sell my home at the same time?
12 Mar 2026
Sales
Buying and selling a home at the same time can feel complicated, especially when timing...
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The Real Costs of Buying a Home in South Africa — 2026 Guide
The Real Costs of Buying a Home in South Africa — 2026 Guide
12 Mar 2026
Sales
Buying a home is one of the most exciting financial milestones — but the listed price is...
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Should You Renovate or Buy a New Home?
Should You Renovate or Buy a New Home?
12 Mar 2026
Sales
Do I upgrade my current home or move into a new one? In South Africa’s current property...
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