FUN IDEAS FOR AT-HOME DATE NIGHT ON A BUDGET

03 February 2020
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

03 February 2020
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?

03 February 2020
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

03 February 2020
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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CONSIDER YOUR NEIGHBOURS WHEN RENOVATING YOUR HOME

03 February 2020
We all want to live in peace, which is why it’s in your best interests as a homeowner to acknowledge your neighbours and contribute towards a happy and peaceful suburb that encourages current an...
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DEVELOPMENTS LEAD TO A BOOM IN THE STELLENBOSCH HOUSING MARKET

31 January 2020
The RE/MAX National Housing Report for Q4 2019 revealed that the Western Cape remains the province with the highest national median asking price according to Private Property data. However, this amoun...
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MORNINGSIDE: THE TOP SEARCHED SUBURB FOR Q4 2019

31 January 2020
The RE/MAX National Housing Report for Q4 2019 revealed that Morningside was the most searched suburb on the RE/MAX of Southern Africa website for the second quarter in a row. Considering the area&rsq...
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TAKE CARE OF YOUR STREET TO INCREASE PROPERTY VALUES

31 January 2020
Many believe that it is the responsibility of the local municipality to keep the streets clean. While this belief is not entirely incorrect, homeowners should not negate all responsibility for keeping...
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RE/MAX CELEBRATES 25 YEARS IN SOUTH AFRICA

31 January 2020
The world’s largest real estate franchise, RE/MAX, celebrates a milestone in its history today as the brand enters its twenty-fifth year of operations within the Southern Africa region. On this...
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MPC TO STIMULATE HOUSING MARKET BY ANNOUNCING LOWER INTEREST RATES

16 January 2020
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced some positive news for our country today by lowering the interest rate by 25 basis points. The repo rate drops to 6.25% and the prime lending rate changes...
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