Q Hi, I have a fully signed lease. The landlord’s address was not inserted while the tenant’s name is spelled incorrectly. Amendments were made on the lease; landlord’s address, which is not the same as the lease property, was inserted and the tenant’s name was rectified. My
Because of my father’s job as a consultant to big mining operations across the country I was the “New Girl” more often than any kid should truthfully be. It was incredibly tough making friends each time, and to really even connect with anyone; I would
Business tip of the day Focus is an entrepreneur's middle name! Identify your market niche and focus on delivering great value for money and great customer service to that niche. Nothing else- that's all you need to do for now!
Home loan declined! These three words are dream killers for any and every home buyer. They are the words that keep you up at night as you wait for feedback for finance from your bank on the home that has stolen your heart. The first question
There is no user manual for all aspects of homeownership, from moving, to taking occupation and to maintaining and understanding common and uncommon defects. Albert van Wyk has more than 38 years’ worth of building experience and has put all he has learned into a
Homeowners who have held onto their homes for the past 17 years will be happy to learn that, on average, their homes have appreciated by 319.9% in nominal terms (not adjusting for inflation). When inflation is considered, growth is a pretty 63.5% above the end-2000 level. This
Q Hi, I am selling my house and had to pay more than R6,000 in advance to obtain a clearance certificate which I did receive and handed to the lawyers. Must I still pay my monthly bill or do I stop it now as there must
Negotiation touches every part of our lives. Relationships in business and in our personal lives are negotiated. And the skills to do it effectively can often mean the difference between getting what you want or losing out. You don’t get what you deserve, you get
Q I placed a tenant in my sectional title apartment four years ago at a slightly below complex rental as she was a good tenant and I really wanted her to tenant my apartment. Her rental escalates by 7% per year. Since then we have had a
Negotiation touches every part of our lives. Relationships in business and in our personal lives are negotiated. And the skills to do it effectively can often mean the difference between getting what you want or losing out. You don’t get what you deserve, you get