Our current economic situation might push some people to sell their primary or secondary properties in an attempt to curb their monthly expenditure. When you need to sell, you’ll also want to fully inspect your home, or have it inspected by a professional to identify all the defects and...
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Interest rates are increasing and will probably keep increasing this year, but the property market is still doing well. Buyers might be more aggressive in negotiations to get the best for their buck, and sellers will have to rely more on the expertise of their property professionals. Overall, buying...
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You found the type of home you were looking for, made an offer, and it was accepted. Now things get down to the nitty-gritty with the sale and conveyancing that needs to happen. It would be horrible if you finally get approval for your bond just to find out...
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Auctions can be lots of fun and very exciting for the bidders. Home auctions are becoming increasingly popular in South Africa, and it is possible to find a great bargain. Potential buyers can find properties on auction through their estate agents, property websites, or auction houses themselves. Be careful...
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Moving abroad is a thrilling and equally daunting experience as you set out to build a life in a different country and culture. It can be difficult to know what to do with all your belongings in South Africa. Small things can easily be taken along, but what do...
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Regardless of whether you are buying or selling a home, when the time comes to sign that offer to purchase (OTP), it is very exciting. By this point, you probably just want to get everything finalised and done with so you can move in/out and get back to normal...
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Whether you are investing in your first property abroad or you are moving and you need to find a place to stay before you get there, buying or hiring a property in a different country can be quite a difficult task. Not because you can’t find any potential properties,...
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Painting your house, inside or outside, makes one of the biggest differences to how it looks. If there are actually a couple of issues with your structure, painting it might make it look great for a while, but the issues will still be there. If they have been fixed,...
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The death of a spouse is difficult, to say the least. It can leave a lot of uncertainty in its wake and if you owned property together, that only adds to the confusion. Any property the deceased owned will become part of his or her deceased estate to be...
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Law, just like life and the society we live in, is not a static thing. As the world around us changes and society changes, the law has to be reviewed, at the very least, to ensure it is still meeting the needs of the people it is supposed to...
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