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RE/MAX National Housing Report Q4 2019 A Slower Quarter than Usual
The property market of 2019 is most accurately described as being a trying one at best, characterised by slow national house price growth and a supply that far outweighed the demand in most areas acro...
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4 REASONS TO USE AN AGENT WHEN SELLING YOUR HOUSE
In an attempt to cut down on costs, some sellers might be contemplating listing their homes without the services of a real estate professional. Although it may seem like a great way to reduce costs an...
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TIPS TO CREATE A PEACEFUL HOME
While trivial issues of whether the toilet seat stays up or down will always exist, there are several other more important ways your home could be creating unnecessary tension in your relationships. I...
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LOAD SHEDDING LIFE HACKS
The risk of national power interruptions continues to exist. Homeowners should keep a watchful eye on Eskom’s load shedding schedule and follow the power utility’s social media feeds for a...
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HOW TO BUILD A GOOD CREDIT HISTORY
Those who aspire to buy a property will require a favourable credit record to improve their chances of bond approval. Just as important as a positive credit score, is an established credit history tha...
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TIPS TO HAVE YOUR BOND AND TRAVEL TOO
If you’re an aspiring homeowner with wanderlust, you may fear to commit to a bond because you plan to see what the rest of the world has to offer. However, having a home loan doesn’t neces...
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FUN IDEAS FOR AT-HOME DATE NIGHT ON A BUDGET
While sticking to your household routines may be convenient and simple, it might be slowly killing the spark between you and your partner. But, with the cost of living being as high as it is, it can b...
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FOREIGN INVESTORS GUIDE TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN PROPERTY MARKET
Real estate investment for foreigners is relatively uncomplicated in South Africa. Provided you are in the country legally, there are no restrictions for buying and selling property as a non-resident....
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WHAT IS A USUFRUCT AND HOW CAN IT HELP?
The definition of a usufruct is a legal right given by an owner to someone who is not the owner, to use the owner’s property for a certain period, usually for the remainder of that person’...
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ADVICE FOR SHARING A MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOME
Multi-generational house-sharing is the norm within most South African households. It is said that approximately one in two 18-34-year-olds live at home with parents. Most seniors also do not have eno...
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