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CHECK YOUR PROSPECTIVE HOME FOR DEFECTS

You’ve found your dream home, so now there are some checks you need to conduct prior to putting in an offer to purchase.

Marius Steyn, personal lines underwriting manager at Santam, suggests conducting a home inspection prior to purchase, then adding a clause that an offer to purchase is subject to stipulated repairs.

“Your insurer is only responsible for damages occurring from the date

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