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RE/MAX NATIONAL HOUSING REPORT Q1 2019
According to Lightstone Property data, a total of 39,836 bond registrations were recorded at the Deeds Office over the period of January - March 2019, totalling an amount of R43,880,124,000. This tran...
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HOW TO KEEP YOUR HOME SECURE DURING LOAD SHEDDING
People are more prone to mischief under the cover of darkness. An increase in criminal activity is therefore yet another of the undesirable consequences of load shedding that keep many South African h...
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RULES FOR LEASING TO DISABLED TENANTS
Legally, landlords may not reject tenants based on their disability and must grant them the same opportunity to apply for tenancy as all other applicants. If you receive such an applicant, it is advis...
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KITCHEN RENOVATION SURVIVAL GUIDE
Kitchen renovations are often fraught with dust, displacement, and surprises. To avoid running into serious problems, make sure there is room both in your budget and in your timeline. If you’re...
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VALUE VS APPRAISAL: WHICH VALUE SELLS MY HOUSE?
Like the three ghosts of Christmas, you will be faced with three evaluators when you put your property on the market: a real estate agent, an appraiser from a financial institution, and finally, your...
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HOUSE RULES FOR KEEPING SNAKES AS PETS IN SA
As if movies such as Anaconda and Snakes on a Plane didn’t act as warning enough, many still choose scales over fur, venom over drool and fangs over puppy teeth. Though the SPCA opposes the trad...
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WAYS YOUR HOLIDAY PLANS CAN HELP YOU BUY A HOME
Though not the most important factor to consider when purchasing a home, the way in which you prefer to spend your long weekends and leave days can help you make a decision when caught between options...
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HOW TO LOWER THE INSTALMENTS ON YOUR HOME LOAN
Looking for ways to cut back on your expenses? One trick you could try is to request that your bank reduce the interest rate on your home loan. Admittedly, it is a bit of a long shot. Only a few banks...
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HOW THE STATE OF THE ECONOMY AFFECTS SELLERS
Not all of us have a degree in economics. Understanding how external forces within the greater economy impact the price of property can be confusing. But, if you are in the market, then you do need to...
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MPC ANNOUNCES GOOD NEWS FOR HOUSING MARKET: INTEREST RATES UNCHANGED
To the relief of all South Africans, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced today that interest rates will remain unchanged until their next meeting in May. The prime lending rate therefore rem...
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