When can a landlord use the tenant’s deposit for repairs ? There are many misconceptions regarding the use of a tenant’s rental deposit for repairs or maintenance to a property, said Dianne Brock, general manager of the Institute of Estate…
Read moreDecorated with flare and taste – fully furnished with brand new appliances – beautiful furnishings – spacious living area, open plan kitchen fully fitted, plenty of cupboards, queen size bedroom and bathroom fit for a queen or a surfer! One…
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Muizenberg: Cape Town’s regenerated seaside suburb Lucy Corne Lonely Planet Writer It wasn’t long ago that Muizenberg’s beachfront was virtually derelict, with more boarded-up buildings than visitors – it’s early 20th-century heydays as one of South Africa’s most fashionable seaside…
Read moreWhen selling your home please make sure you are dealing with an ethical agent who is registered with the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB). We all have moral obligations when dealing with each other particularly when doing business dealings but the agent also has a…
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For years the rule was that nothing in Marina sold for over R3 Million but with two new record sales of R3 600 000 (one in Park Island Way and the other Admirals walk), the rules have changed and this bodes well…
Read moreAt the last Community Liaison Meeting (CLM) held on 17th August 2015, the meeting was informed that the Stop / Go traffic management would be suspended for the duration of the construction industry holidays meaning that two-way traffic would temporarily…
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Albertus van Staden, Head of Credit at FNB Housing Finance, says in order to give yourself the best shot at being granted a loan for your dream home, it is important to understand what the bank uses to assess your…
Read moreThe rental market in Muizenberg and surrounds is in overdrive and there’s no end in sight. Recently the number of rental enquiries received by Glendyr Dade Properties has increased by at least three fold, this despite the fact that very…
Read moreWhen to expect the next property boom Start Saving for that investment property now The two most recent property booms in South Africa, peaked in 1981 and in 2004. With a 23 year gap between the two peaks one could…
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