Latest News
ELEMENTS TO LOOK FOR IN ANY NEIGHBOURHOOD
Packing up and relocating to another city, or for that matter, another country, is a major undertaking, so it is imperative to do the necessary research and weigh up all the options before making the...
Read More
ENSURE YOUR HOME MEETS YOUR FUTURE NEEDS
Making the decision to purchase a property is very exciting, but it is important to understand that it is a major financial commitment that should not be made without the proper consideration. Given t...
Read More
HOW MILLENNIALS ARE CHANGING THE REAL ESTATE MARKET
Consumers under the age of 30 years old or Millennials, as they are more commonly called, are standing up and making their presence known in the real estate market. While it is the Generation X consum...
Read More
HOW TO CANCEL YOUR HOME LOAN
In certain cases, if you have paid off your home loan you may have the option to keep the bond account open, which will keep the loan facility available. The reason you would want to keep the facility...
Read More
THE INS AND OUTS OF CAPITAL GAINS TAX
While most property transactions will not be subject to Capital Gains Tax (CGT), it is still important to understand the implications that it could have, especially if your home sells for more than th...
Read More
IS BUYING REPOSSESSED PROPERTY WORTH IT?
While many may think that a sale of execution and a repossessed property are one in the same, they do differ.
If a homeowner can no longer pay their bond and are in substantial arrears, the bank wi...
Read More
IS IT POSSIBLE TO TERMINATE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITHOUT RECOURSE?
Tenants and landlords may have reasons to terminate leases early, but can you get out of a rental agreement without breaching the contract?
Reasons for Early Termination
There are several potential...
Read More
IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OFFERS?
It is not uncommon for sellers to receive more than one Offer to Purchase (OTP) on their property at a time, especially if the home is situated in a sought-after area. While it might be tempting to ac...
Read More
LETTING OUT YOUR HOME - THE PROS AND CONS
Although it may not have been your original intention to become a landlord and let out your property, there are certain situations in life where the need may arise. Be it needing to relocate for work...
Read More
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
Regardless of whether a property professional works with commercial or residential property, all will agree on one aspect, and that is that location is one of the most important aspects to consider wh...
Read More