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Development boom boosts BrakpanKnown for its traditional mining foundation, the town of Brakpan has long been identified as a sleepy hollow located east of Johannesburg with very little prospect for property investors. The launch of a new mall and proliferation of new developments have brought an influx of interest in this East Rand town. By Ntokozo MasekoWhat should buyers know about title deeds and property transfersUnderstanding title deeds and the transfer process is key when buying property. The title deed is the official legal document proving ownership, and the transfer of property is officially completed once it is registered with the Deeds Office.Property investment on a budgetFor many aspiring investors, the biggest hurdle to entering the property market is securing the capital needed for a deposit and financing costs. However, there are several strategies that first-time investors can use to get started with limited capital.