SECTIONAL TITLES: Giving up the garden
Many families are opting for sectional titles that offer their children amenities instead of an outdoor lifestyle
Umhlanga Rocks Drive: There’s more room for growth
Sugarcane fields have made way for commercial and housing developments and opportunities still abound
GAUTENG: BUY HERE: Our insider’s guide to Hyde Park
Upmarket Hyde Park is home to some of Joburg's most successful businesspeople, and a residential developer in the area says property values here are holding up, despite current economic difficulties and political uncertainty
Lower prices are big drawcard for sectional title homes
There is another drawcard for the sectional title sector...
WESTERN CAPE: BUY HERE: Our insider’s guide to Brackenfell
Offering many property options, this large suburb close to the Winelands has a nature reserve on its doorstep
Cape Town’s allure and magnetism
Mother City is among 32 cities in the world with most affordable housing, lifestyle offerings and natural beauty
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REAL ESTATE: Buy before prices rise
Experts say delaying a property purchase will result in paying more when the industry picks up after the election
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Getting the lowdown on loans
A pre-qualification is advisable to know exactly what price range is available to the buyer
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Jury still out on REITS
If you think your property has been unfairly valued, you can lodge an appeal with the council
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Many benefits to fixer-uppers
With imagination and effort, you can make a profit from a home needing a little TLC