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Homeowners' associations
With security a factor that is influencing home-buying decisions in South Africa, many are choosing to purchase homes within boomed off areas or secure lifestyle estates, says Adrian Goslett, Regio...
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Online search tips: Finding the ideal home
With access to technology becoming increasingly more attainable, it has become easier than ever to start looking for a home online. However, the volume of listings available on property search port...
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Saving water is essential
With the Western Cape’s water supply at critically low levels, the City of Cape Town has escalated water restrictions to Level 4, which limits residents to 100L of water per day. Effective fr...
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Tools for the trade
So you’ve decided you would like to buy a property or maybe sell the house you are in, where to now? With all the resources available to both buyers and sellers, it doesn’t have t...
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Safety while showing homes
Sounds of the door shuffling on its hinges echo through the house. You look around but see no one, just shadows. As panic washes over you the first thoughts that run through your head are run, get...
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Interest rates remain at their current level
The Monetary Policy Committee announced today at its third meeting of the year that the interest rates would remain unchanged once again. This means that the repo rate will stay at 7%, and the prim...
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What makes a valid contract?
What are the basic requirements for an agreement to be considered binding? According to Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, for an agreement to be considered a l...
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Costs to consider when investing in property
Purchasing an investment property can offer great financial rewards over the long term. However, it is important to bear in mind that when buying an investment home there is more to consider financ...
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Get approval before building
Building from scratch or adding on to an existing property can give homeowners the opportunity to own the home they truly want, but they need to ensure that the correct procedures are followed befo...
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REMAX Coats and Cans gets underway
With winter firmly on its way and temperatures dropping, the RE/MAX Foundation is getting ready for its annual Coats and Cans initiative which will run from 15 May up until the 30 June 2017. Those...
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