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Safety while showing homes
Sounds of the door shuffling on its hinges echo through the house. You look around but see no one, just shadows. As panic washes over you the first thoughts that run through your head are run, get...
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Interest rates remain at their current level
The Monetary Policy Committee announced today at its third meeting of the year that the interest rates would remain unchanged once again. This means that the repo rate will stay at 7%, and the prim...
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What makes a valid contract?
What are the basic requirements for an agreement to be considered binding? According to Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, for an agreement to be considered a l...
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Costs to consider when investing in property
Purchasing an investment property can offer great financial rewards over the long term. However, it is important to bear in mind that when buying an investment home there is more to consider financ...
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Get approval before building
Building from scratch or adding on to an existing property can give homeowners the opportunity to own the home they truly want, but they need to ensure that the correct procedures are followed befo...
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REMAX Coats and Cans gets underway
With winter firmly on its way and temperatures dropping, the RE/MAX Foundation is getting ready for its annual Coats and Cans initiative which will run from 15 May up until the 30 June 2017. Those...
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The role of the Rental Housing Tribunal
Established during 2001, the Rental Housing Tribunal (RHT) assists in resolving disputes that arise between landlords and tenants. Made up of members with housing management, development and rental...
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Sellers - How to determine an asking price
With a mass of information at their fingertips, buyers who are seriously looking at properties to purchase will soon become very knowledgeable about what they can get within their price range. For...
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Compliance certificates explained
Putting a home up for sale takes some preparation on the seller’s part, says Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, who notes that they need to have all of th...
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How servitude impacts property values
What is a servitude and how can it impact the value of a property? According to property legislation, a servitude is a registered right that someone has over the immovable property owned by another...
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