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Newly bought home riddled with hidden defects? Here's how you can hold the seller accountable, voetstoots and all

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Property experts say simply doing a walk-about inspection when shopping for a home is not enough. (PHOTO: Getty Images/Gallo Images)
Property experts say simply doing a walk-about inspection when shopping for a home is not enough. (PHOTO: Getty Images/Gallo Images)

Buying a property is a big deal – for many of us, it’s the greatest asset we’ll ever own, so signing on the dotted line requires a deep breath and a leap of faith. We must trust we’re getting what we’ve been promised and that the wool isn’t being pulled over our eyes. 

Yet, many homeowners discover that after a sale, things aren’t quite as they seem. And the word “voetstoots”, which essentially means you buy it as is, is thrown around far too often. 

But a recent case is enough to give hope to those of us who’ve found ourselves sucked into a dishonest sale. 

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