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HIKING CYCLE CONTINUES TO PUT PRESSURE ON HOMEOWNERS
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced today that the repo rate will climb by a further 75 basis points to 7%, leaving the prime lending rate at 10.5%. Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett says that these interest rate hikes are to be expected, especially considering the global trends that are emerging. “With interest rates and inflation rising acr
Read moreRE/MAX LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE 3D BILLBOARD CAMPAIGN
Innovocean, in partnership with Mark1, AdMakers International and Hivestack recently launched a first-of-its-kind ‘anamorphic programmatic’ digital out of home (DOOH) campaign at the iconic Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront, for RE/MAX of Southern Africa. The result was an attention-grabbing DOOH display, optimised via programmatic buying, which incorporated larger-than-lif
Read more3 EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT MOVEMBER
In an effort to raise awareness around various men’s health issues, including testicular and prostate cancer, RE/MAX of Southern Africa is challenging its network to wear or grow a moustache for a Movember-themed Livestream workout event to be held on Friday, 18 November 2022. The event can be watched on the brand’s YouTube channel. The brand’s aim with this campa
Read moreRE/MAX NATIONAL HOUSING REPORT Q3 2022
Property Market Activity Levels Off For almost every month this year, the RE/MAX of Southern Africa network has beaten its own recording-breaking sales results for 2021. While the brand continues to excel, there are signs that the market is finally starting to cool off following the post-pandemic boom of activity within the local housing market. “For eight of the nine months rec
Read moreAVOID THIS PROPERTY SCAM
Within these challenging economic times, the number of property scams are on the rise. RE/MAX of Southern Africa has received several reports of various real estate agent scams taking place and warns consumers to remain vigilant against them. “With interest rates climbing, times are tough for many South Africans. This could lead to more opportunist crimes as people become increasing
Read moreINTEREST RATES CLIMB AS EXPECTED
Homeowners will have to adjust to higher home loan repayments following the latest announcement by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The repo rate climbs by another 75 basis points to 6.25%, leaving the prime lending rate at 9.75%. Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett says that the impact of these interest rate hikes might only be felt next year,
Read morePINK DAY FUNDRAISER
National Breast Cancer Awareness month exists to spread awareness around early detection and cure – a worthy cause that has the potential to save lives, especially considering that breast cancer is almost always curable if detected early. “This is a cause that hits very close to home for us, which is why we run our annual National Pink Day. On 7 October 2022, we invite our network o
Read moreBUFFINI & COMPANY INTERNATIONAL MENTORS OF THE YEAR 2022
For the outstanding achievements in the region, Co-Regional Owners of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian and Vicky Goslett, were recently awarded the Buffini & Company International Mentors of the Year award at a global event held in San Diego, USA. The pair received the award before the official Buffini & Company Mastermind Summit conference took place on 08-09 August 2022. Over 4000 de
Read moreRE/MAX SA LAUNCHES NEW HOT AIR BALLOON
RE/MAX of Southern Africa proudly launched its new hot air balloon at Parkview Golf Club, JHB, on 22 August 2022. The iconic red, white, and blue of the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon lit up the sky as guests enjoyed an evening of food, drinks, and live music. “We retired our old balloon over two years ago as it had reached the end of its lifespan and its old branding needed to be refreshed,&rdqu
Read moreBRACE FOR EVEN HIGHER REPAYMENTS ON YOUR HOME LOAN
Debt holders face higher repayments following the latest announcement by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The repo rate climbs by another 75 basis points to 5.5%, leaving the prime lending rate at 9%. Unsurprised by this announcement, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett says that he is interested to see whether this latest hike will affect activity wi
Read moreRE/MAX NATIONAL HOUSING REPORT Q2 2022
Surprising uptake in Housing Market Activity During a period of global economic uncertainty and a cycle of interest rate hikes, the South African housing market performed surprisingly well during the second quarter of 2022, growing by as much 50% QoQ within certain sales metrics; and, for almost every month this year, the RE/MAX of Southern Africa network also beat its own recording-breaking sa
Read moreINTEREST RATE HIKING CYCLE CONTINUES
The cycle of interest rate hikes continues following the latest announcement by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The repo rate climbs by 50 basis points to 4.75%, leaving the prime lending rate at 8.25%. Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett, says that this decision was predictable and in line with other statements provided by the MPC. “My hope is that
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