Property Advice Articles in South Africa

How regular maintenance protects your home's resale value

The first step to safeguarding a home’s resale value is to maintain the home over time, which can help avoid larger repair issues down the road.

The benefits of individual water meters in sectional title properties

With the steep rises in municipal tariffs this year, water usage has become a hot topic in Sectional Title (ST) complexes, where the benefits of individual water meters - and especially pre-paid meters - are increasingly being recognised.

Considering home equity to pay off debt? Here’s what you need to know

The key to making a smart decision lies in understanding when and how to use home equity effectively.

6 burning questions from Property24 readers answered

Get answers to property questions from legal experts who offer valuable insights to help you understand and navigate these important questions.

How to disclose approved building plans in an Immovable Property Condition Report

A home seller is uncertain about how to disclose approved building plans in an “Immovable Property Condition Report” for their property sale and seeks guidance on the legal implications.

Landlords & tenants: Rental escalations ease

The majority of residential tenants (83%) remained in good standing – paying their rental on time and in full – in the second quarter of 2024 despite constrained finances.

Common mistakes that home sellers can easily avoid

The sale process in lengthy and complex and delays and issues are sometimes unavoidable, but some are caused by common mistakes that are well within the seller’s control and easy to avoid.

Legal Requirements for building plans and municipal clearance certificates explained

A couple were in informed that their property cannot be transferred to the buyer without valid approved building plans in place, and that two municipal issued clearance certificates are required before the transfer of the property can proceed....

Maximise your return on investment when selling your home

Maximising the return on investment upon selling the home can provide additional funds for future investments, such as purchasing a new home or growing savings.

How to ensure your home is protected, come rain or shine

Expert tips to help you maintain a secure and well-insured home all year round.

Essential tips for a smooth move

With a few savvy tricks, you can streamline your move and make settling into your new space a much more comfortable experience.

When is the right time to move or to sell?

To move, or not to move is often the question that existing home owners have to grapple with, especially if they are an expanding family, or an older couple faced with an empty nest.

Overcoming the emotions of selling your home

Focus on the future. By looking ahead in terms of where you plan to move to next, and working towards that, will help you shed some of the emotional attachment to the selling of your home.

3 sustainable features to add to your house hunting checklist

When considering sustainability in your house hunting, there are certain features that should be at the top of your checklist to ensure energy efficiency, environmental friendliness, and long-term cost savings.

Tips on how to start your emergency savings

One of the most important aspects of achieving greater financial freedom is having emergency savings in place – especially if you own your own home.