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The 30-Year Problem in Sectional Title Ownership
The 30-Year Problem in Sectional Title Ownership
09 Jun 2026
Sales
Most South African sectional title owners don't know this, and the day they find out is...
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Sectional Title as an Investment: The Opportunity, the Risks, and What the Numbers Are Telling Us
Sectional Title as an Investment: The Opportunity, the Risks, and What the Numbers Are Telling Us
05 Jun 2026
Sales
Sectional title is one of the most accessible entry points into South African property...
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Your Rights as a Sectional Title Owner — And Why Most People Don't Use Them
Your Rights as a Sectional Title Owner — And Why Most People Don't Use Them
05 Jun 2026
General
Ask a sectional title owner what rights they have in their scheme and the answer is...
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Pets in a Sectional Title Scheme: What the Law Actually Says
Pets in a Sectional Title Scheme: What the Law Actually Says
05 Jun 2026
General
Of all the disputes that arise in sectional title schemes, few generate as much heat as...
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When Selling Your Unit Is the Smartest Financial Move You Can Make
When Selling Your Unit Is the Smartest Financial Move You Can Make
05 Jun 2026
Sales
Nobody wants to sell under pressure. The instinct when financial stress sets in — when...
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Buying at a Sheriff's Auction: The Hidden Costs Most Bidders Never See Coming
Buying at a Sheriff's Auction: The Hidden Costs Most Bidders Never See Coming
05 Jun 2026
Sales
Sheriff's auctions attract attention for one reason: the headline price. A property that...
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You Don't Own As Much As You Think: The Sectional Title Constraint Every Owner Needs to Understand
You Don't Own As Much As You Think: The Sectional Title Constraint Every Owner Needs to Understand
04 Jun 2026
Sales
That carport you built. The balcony you enclosed. The wall you moved. They might not be...
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Sectional Title Insurance: What's Covered, What Isn't, and Why the Gap Could Cost You
Sectional Title Insurance: What's Covered, What Isn't, and Why the Gap Could Cost You
04 Jun 2026
Sales
Of all the misconceptions that follow people into sectional title ownership, insurance is...
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One in Three Isn't Paying: South Africa's Levy Crisis and What It Means for You
One in Three Isn't Paying: South Africa's Levy Crisis and What It Means for You
04 Jun 2026
Sales
When Stratafin began analysing sectional title schemes across South Africa in 2014, levy...
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Don't Over-Capitalise Your Sectional Title Unit
Don't Over-Capitalise Your Sectional Title Unit
04 Jun 2026
Sales
It's a familiar story. An owner buys a sectional title unit, decides to renovate, and...
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Sectional Title Secrets: What Every Buyer, Seller and Investor Must Know
Sectional Title Secrets: What Every Buyer, Seller and Investor Must Know
04 Jun 2026
Luxliv Podcast
Sectional title is one of the fastest-growing forms of property ownership in South...
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The vertical address
The vertical address
02 Jun 2026
Sales
There's a quiet shift happening in Sandton's upper market, and most buyers haven't caught...
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The Drive Home Test: The Most Honest Question You'll Ever Ask About a Property
The Drive Home Test: The Most Honest Question You'll Ever Ask About a Property
25 May 2026
Sales
There's a moment every serious buyer knows — and it has nothing to do with square...
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Why Honesty Pays — A Seller's Case for Full Disclosure
Why Honesty Pays — A Seller's Case for Full Disclosure
21 May 2026
Sales
You've made the decision to sell. You've thought about the price, the presentation, the...
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The Hidden Financial Risks of Buying Into a Poorly Run Body Corporate
The Hidden Financial Risks of Buying Into a Poorly Run Body Corporate
19 May 2026
Sales
You've found the unit. The location is right, the price works, and the photos look great....
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Levies Explained: The Hidden Cost of Buying Into the Wrong Scheme
Levies Explained: The Hidden Cost of Buying Into the Wrong Scheme
19 May 2026
Sales
It happens at almost every sectional title sale. The buyer receives their first levy...
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What Every Property Buyer Needs to Know About Sectional Titles
What Every Property Buyer Needs to Know About Sectional Titles
19 May 2026
Sales
Sectional title is one of the most common forms of property ownership in South Africa....
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Why North-Facing Homes Matter in Winter
Why North-Facing Homes Matter in Winter
13 May 2026
Sales
There are two versions of every home. The one you fall in love with during a sunny...
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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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