Be prepared for the unexpected

21 February 2017
Owning a home is a long-term commitment that can span a lifetime. While we all hope for the best, it is likely that at some stage during our lives, a home emergency of some kind will strike, so it...
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Plan to succeed

17 February 2017
Consumers who aspire to purchase a property during 2017 will need to take of their financial position into account and make adjustments where necessary to achieve their goal, says Adrian Goslett, R...
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Is it possible to terminate a lease agreement without recourse?

15 February 2017
There are a number of possible reasons that could arise that lead to a tenant wanting to terminate their lease agreement before it has run it course, however, it is possible for them to get out of...
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Look out for restrictions on your property

09 February 2017
Owning a property does not mean that the owner is entitled to do whatever they want to the property.  Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, says that every pr...
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Is your agent right for you?

08 February 2017
Putting your home on the market for the first time can be an overwhelming experience, as often it is a person’s most valuable asset. Having the right real estate professional by your side wil...
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Dealing with defects

06 February 2017
The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) was introduced to protect consumers engaged in commercial transactions with businesses to avoid the consumer being treated unfairly. Unless a property buyer is pur...
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Things to consider before building a home

06 February 2017
Instead of purchasing an existing property some buyers like the idea of buying a stand and building a home to their specifications. While this can be a very fulfilling experience with many benefits...
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What happens to your rental deposit?

01 February 2017
It is the general practice in today’s rental market for landlords to request a deposit from their tenants before they move into the property, says Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of...
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The ins and outs of a usufruct

27 January 2017
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&rsq...
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Leave yourself some breathing room

26 January 2017
Considering purchasing a property? First-time homebuyers should have a clear idea of what they can comfortably afford on their home repayment each month, before taking the initial steps towards own...
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