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IS YOUR AGENT MAKING USE OF A DIGITAL STRATEGY?
The way we live and work has been dramatically altered by the pandemic. It follows then that the way people buy and sell houses will have also been affected. Real estate agents who have not yet adopted a digital approach to their marketing may be far less effective than those who have. Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett, explains that more and more buyers are
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HOUSING MARKET BOOMS FOLLOWING LOCKDOWN
RE/MAX National Housing Report Q1 2021 The local property market is seeing unprecedented levels of activity ever since the country emerged from hard lockdown in June 2020. Pent up demand, record-low interest rates, and a change in lifestyle requirements seem to be driving this demand, with seemingly no end in sight. According to Lightstone Property data, a total of 54,955 bond registrations
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FINDING AFFORDABLE HOMES NEAR HERMANUS
The popular seaside town of Hermanus is well known to investors and tourists alike. While homes in this area offer fantastic investment value, there are some good deals to be had for those who are willing to extend their search parameters to the often lesser-known surrounding suburbs. 1) Fisherhaven One such suburb lies just fifteen minutes from Hermanus. Neighbouring Benguela Cove, Fisherhave
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FINDING A HOME FOR R1.5 MILLION IN THE WESTERN CAPE
Selecting a location that suits a buyers’ needs is a crucial component of the house hunting journey. Considering that desirable locations come at a cost, buyers will need to decide whether the location of the home will trump other factors, such as the size of the home and the features it offers. When considering where to purchase, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Souther
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BUYERS FLOCK TO MAURITIUS DURING THE PANDEMIC
In contrast to the unsettling pandemic figures seen around the world, the tropical island paradise of Mauritius has managed to keep a firm grasp on the spread through an initial lockdown and thorough contact tracing, followed by a stringent two-week quarantine imposed on any visitors to the island. Residents willing to accept the terms of entry are free to carry on with their daily
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PREDICTABLE OUTCOME AS INTEREST RATES HOLD STEADY
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has again announced that interest rates will remain stable, keeping the repo rate at 3.5% and the prime lending rate at 7%. Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, says that this was a predictable outcome and, unless things take an unexcepted turn, he predicts that interest rates are likely to remain steady for the remainder of th
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RE/MAX BY THE NUMBERS 2020
Twelve months ago, the real estate industry braced itself for the worst as the country was thrown into a hard lockdown. For months, the deeds offices were shut down and real estate was not classified to operate until Alert Level 3. In face of these hardships, RE/MAX SA saw a phenomenal recovery as soon as restrictions eased and allowed real estate to return to business as somewhat unusual, as the
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WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH RE/MAX
There are several reasons why clients and the top agents in the industry decide to work with the RE/MAX brand. Here are just a few reasons why you should work with RE/MAX… The credibility of RE/MAX The influence of a brand cannot be bought or borrowed. It is earned over time. At RE/MAX, you benefit from over four decades of brand reputation built on leadership, innovation and integrity
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TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS AFFECT INTERNATIONAL HOME SALES
Foreign investment into the South African real estate sector has been impacted by the international travel restrictions implemented in the response to the pandemic. Agents from the RE/MAX Living franchise in Cape Town share their stories on how the travel ban has affected their ability to successfully conclude international transactions. According to Broker/Manager of RE/MAX Living, Susan Watts
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SUPPORT LOCAL STORES TO INCREASE PROPERTY VALUES
The current economy has been tough on many local businesses and restaurants who are struggling to keep their doors open under ongoing restrictions. Those who live nearby are encouraged to support these struggling enterprises to help maintain the overall appeal of the neighbourhood. According to Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett, the value of properties incre
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PERSONAL TOUCH BECOMING INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT IN REAL ESTATE
During these uncertain times, the importance of personal connection is being highlighted – especially to those who are in service industries such as the real estate sector. Top international real estate coach, Brian Buffini, believes that prioritising self-care and the well-being of others is at the forefront of success in 2021. Buffini, founder of Buffini & Company whose coaching ser
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PRIORITIZING THE HEALTH & WELLBEING OF OUR NETWORK
As the world’s leading brand in real estate, we are now challenging our network to help us become the healthiest brand in the industry by partnering with the online fitness coaching sensation, JEFF Fitness. The partnership kicked off with a free workout event held on 25 February, live-streamed via the JEFF Together Facebook and YouTube pages. The workout (which can be watched here) f
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