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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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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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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We live in a world where it has become completely possible for us to make informed buying decisions without having the leave the comfort of our home. Sure, we still want to go test drive that car and we still want to physically see the house we might buy,...
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Our world has been confined to a couple of inches of an LCD screen. As much as we still go out for coffee with friends (when lockdowns allow it), go jogging in our neighbourhood, meet up at farmer’s markets and more, most people cannot cope without access to a...
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For some it’s an investment, for others it’s a lifelong dream, and others just get to live there and that’s all – whichever one you are, a coastal property comes with its own unique challenges and things you need to keep in mind. We can often forget how much...
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Suburban living… It’s a simple concept that seems to have been become an idyllic idea of a big home with a yard and a dog and quiet streets where kids can still play cricket. That is not necessarily what suburban living is anymore and there are some key considerations...
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What to know and avoid Buying and selling a property at the same time can be a bumpy ride as you are standing at opposite ends of the same type of transaction. It’s a bumpy ride that not many people can endure to the end. If you have...
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Once you start looking at property, buying or selling, the terminology used in the industry can start getting overwhelming. The prospective home buyer or seller, though, wants to know what is happening, the mandates, processes, and stakeholders involved. Today, we want to shed some light on MLS and RNS...
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