Granite tops are durable,attractive and add to the value of your home. For the months of April and May our clients qualify for a 25% discount at Granite Only. It is a substantial saving. For example, 8 linear metres of granite which would have cost R8400 installed, is now only R6300. Contact Rian on 079 896 5795, or email him at graniteonly@gmail.com, for a free quote on granite of you choice. Mention Linprop for the discount.  More...

Moving can be a very traumatic experience, but with proper planning, it is not such a daunting task. We share some tips. More...

It is worth your while to prepare your house to make the best impression possible. You are likely to get a better price if you put in some effort to make the house as appealing as possible. Here are a few suggestions: More...

When one consults a doctor, there are a few things which he will always do to assess basic body functions, like take your temperature and pulse rate and measure blood pressure. A few measurements tell a lot about your health. Likewise, a few interesting statistics can tell a lot about the state of the property market.  More...

Property owners like to know what property prices in their area are doing. As property professionals we keep ourselves updated regarding sales and trends in the areas we serve. We gladly share a brief overview of prices achieved and movement in the market in the Linden, Darrenwood and Roosevelt park areas during the last 12 months. More...

If a buyer has sold his property and is going to finance the purchase of a property with the proceeds from that sale, does it mean that he is a cash buyer? Should a seller consider an offer from a buyer who still has to sell his property? When a buyer still has to sell a property in order to buy another one, it may complicate matters, and it is essential to have a clear understanding about this.  More...

I often get enquiries from buyers who want to buy a house to open a school, restaurant, a shop or even small factory. Can one do that? Buy a house and simply turn it into a business? Put yourself in the shoes of the neighbours, to start off with. Would you like a restaurant or school as neighbour in your quiet street? But more importantly, does the zoning of the property allow you to do what you intend to do? More...

The best indication of the probable selling price of a home is the price that a comparable home in the same area sold for recently. Homeowners who think of selling, check marketing prices of properties in the area and base their perception of their home's value on these - often inflated - prices. A far more trustworthy source of probably market value, is achieved prices. More...

May the owner of a unit in a sectional title complex choose not to be a member of the body corporate? May he decide not pay 'the levy, or not to comply to the management or conduct rules, if he does not agree with them? May the members of a body corporate decide not to have an AGM or bank account, and not to charge levies because they regard it as a waste of time and money? The answer is NO! More...

Electricity prices were increased once more in July, and that in combination with winter, caused most electricity bills to be quite painful recently. Another good reason to be excited about spring and warmer weather! But high electricity prices are here to stay. Here are a few ideas to keep your electricity bill at bay. More...