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COLLECTING DONATIONS IN GAUTENG
In face of the recent protests and looting, We are South Africans, a civil society organization formed in 2007 from its Facebook page, has moved to help the people of South Africa. The #SPIRITOFSOUTHAFRICA campaign was then started in order to help bring food to the destitute rural towns of KZN and the cities affected by the looting. RE/MAX offices in Gauteng have joined forces with We are Sout
Read moreRE/MAX National Housing Report Q2 2021
HOUSING MARKET ACTIVITY RETURNS TO NORMAL After a full year of living under lockdown restrictions of varying levels, the property market seems to have reached an equilibrium. This is according to Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett, who refers to the RE/MAX National Housing Report for Q2 2021. “The second quarter of 2020 saw the Deeds Office closure w
Read moreSWINGING INTO A SELLER’S MARKET
Against all predictions, the property market continues to remain incredibly active. Lifestyle changes brought about by the pandemic combined with record-low interest rates have continued to drive up demand for homes, so much so that the market may well be shifting towards a seller’s market in some areas. After concluding back-to-back months of record-high sales volumes, Adrian Goslett, Re
Read moreHISTORIC INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
A unique investment opportunity has arisen in Knysna in the form of a stylish, recently restored commercial property that once belonged to the Mayor of Knysna in 1929. The property can be used for offices or can be easily converted into a guesthouse or used as a private residence, meaning that the opportunities for rental income are endless with this property. Boasting six bedrooms, two lounges
Read moreCONSIDER THIS BEFORE MOVING AWAY FROM THE CITY
The one thing COVID-19 has taught many businesses is that they can remain productive while being flexible about where employees are based. Many organisations have embraced that their employees are working remotely, which has allowed them more freedom to choose where they want to live. A recent blog posted by RE/MAX New Zealand reported that 65,000 more people chose to move to regional Australia
Read moreCOMMERCIAL PROPERTY PERFORMANCE IN EAST LONDON
Commercial real estate has suffered from high vacancy rates and low levels of demand ever since the pandemic hit our shores. According to Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett, this trend is likely to continue for some time. “Most companies have realised that it is possible to remain productive while operating remotely. Many have also innovated to o
Read moreCHARITABLE WAYS TO HELP YOUR COMMUNITY THIS WINTER
Winter is by far the hardest season for a large portion of the South African population who are living outside the formal housing sector. Though one might not have the means to help in a dramatic way, there are still many small ways to help those in need this Winter. According to the 2016 Community Survey by StatsSA, 2,193,968 South Africans live in informal dwellings (defined as a dwelling or
Read moreHOW TO SPOT PROPERTY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES EARLY
Lifestyle changes brought about by the pandemic combined with record-low interest rates are likely to lead towards a host of new investment opportunities developing within the local real estate market. Those hoping to capitalise on such an opportunity ought to heed the advice of real estate experts to make sure they spot opportunities as they arise. When it comes to maximizing returns on
Read moreINTEREST RATE HIKES HELD OFF FOR ANOTHER QUARTER
After announcing at their previous meeting that the interest rates may increase by 25 basis points in the second quarter, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut the country a break today when it announced that interest rates will remain stable, keeping the repo rate at 3.5% and the prime lending rate at 7%. According to Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, th
Read moreRE/MAX SA WINS GLOBAL LUXURY LIFESTYLE AWARD
It has recently been announced in the 13th annual Luxury Lifestyle Awards that RE/MAX of Southern Africa has claimed the coveted title of Best Real Estate Brokerage in South Africa. The brand is the first to win this award within the region as in previous years, this award category-focused mainly on America and Europe. The objective of these awards is to recognize excellence across the whole range
Read moreFIND YOUR OWN “BRIDGERTON” MANSION
Those who are enthralled by period dramas such as “Downton Abbey” or Netflix’s latest “Bridgerton” series might find themselves daydreaming about the possibilities of finding a 19th Century mansion of their own. Those with the means to do so might just be able to turn their dreams into a reality with these few homes currently listed by RE/MAX agents in the UK. &nbs
Read moreINSTEAD OF A CAR LOAN, CHOOSE A HOME LOAN
With public transport being as unreliable as it is, many South Africans choose to purchase their own vehicle. Rather than opting for an affordable option, many choose to take on vehicle finance to afford the purchase. As one of the most expensive forms of debt a person could have, this can inevitably delay one’s ability to afford to take out a home loan. “The mindsets of many South
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