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IS YOUR AGENT BREAKING THE POPI ACT?
Over the past few years, companies have been mining customers’ personal information freely in order to optimise their marketing efforts. Question is, can you trust your real estate agent to keep...
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HOW MUCH INFLUENCE CHILDREN HAVE ON YOUR HOME BUYING CHOICES
It is not difficult to understand why good parents factor the needs of their children into their purchasing decisions. But, exactly how much influence do children have on your purchasing decisions? An...
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FACTORS SELLERS OVERLOOK WHEN PREPARING FOR A MOVE
As exciting as it is to move into a new home, the process can be time consuming and stressful – especially if you have overlooked factors involved in preparing for a move. If it’s been a w...
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THE COSTS INVOLVED IN SELLING YOUR HOME
As counter-intuitive as it might be, there are various costs involved in selling your home. While some of these costs can be offset against the final sale price, others will need to be settled before...
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3 QUICK UPGRADES TO SELL YOUR HOME FASTER DURING WINTER
Winter is coming. Which usually cools off market activity along with the outdoor temperature. Luckily, there are some quick upgrades you can do to help sell your home faster during the slow, Win...
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HOW TO KEEP PETS IN A SMALL HOME
Not all of us can afford spacious properties with large gardens. To keep your furry loved ones happy, you just need to know how to keep pets in a small home. Remember, it is not the size of the home t...
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HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THE STABLE INTEREST RATE
While it is great news that the interest rate has remained stable, the question is, what should you do to get the most of it? The answer is simple: while interest rates remain at 10.25%, homeowners co...
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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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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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