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Title Deeds explained
Anyone who purchases a home will need to have the title deed transferred into their name as proof that they own the property. The document acts as proof of ownership in terms of the Deeds Registrie...
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Some light at the end of the tunnel
While the Reserve Bank had said it had come to an end of its hiking cycle, few would have predicted a cut in the rates this year. In fact, a cutting cycle was only expected in 2018 However, S...
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Tools that every homeowner needs
Becoming a homeowner is a milestone that many aspire to, however owning a property comes with a few additional responsibilities, like home maintenance. Why is maintaining a home so important? &ldqu...
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Tenants - Are you creditworthy?
In South Africa’s highly competitive rental market properties are in high demand and short supply. With economic uncertainty and the rising cost of living placing pressure on consumers, many...
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The four don'ts of listing your home
Just as most people require assistance when navigating the property purchasing process, the same can be said about those who find themselves listing their first property. “There is a lot to c...
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Pros and cons of solar panels
As residential electricity tariffs continue to increase and place financial pressure on South African households, many are looking at alternate power sources, such as solar panels, in an attempt to...
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Landlord is selling - what are my options?
If a landlord decides that they would like to sell their rental property, do tenants have to move out? According to Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, the law d...
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How to get over the one that got away
You finally find the ideal home that you have been looking for, complete with all the features you have always wanted, from the right kind of countertops to the right size garden and everything in...
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National Housing Report 2017 – Q2
Deeds Office statistics reveal that in the second quarter of this year, 35 637 bonds were registered, with an average bond amount of approximately R1 033 000. The number of bonds...
Security a driving factor in rental market
Security has been a major influence in property buying decisions, with South Africans among the most security-conscience home buyers in the world. However, what about the rental market, is security...
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