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NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT: ROSEBANK, JHB
The suburb where you want to work, play and sleep in, Rosebank is becoming one of the most sought after areas in Johannesburg. The area has recently become one of the top business nodes in the country, rivalling Sandton for cranes and new developments, but thankfully not rivalling it for traffic. Young working professionals relocating to Johannesburg really ought to consider the compact and trendy
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Q4 2017 HOUSING REPORT
In the last quarter of 2017, 36 943 bonds were registered at the Deeds Office, totalling an amount of R38 819 406. Data from all the major banks reveal that the average bond amount granted during this period was around R1.051 million, which is down from the R1.11 million seen between July and September 2017. During the last quarter of the year, around 38 630 bonds were cancelled. Of the 52 011 hom
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INTEREST RATES UNCHANGED AT FIRST MPC MEETING OF 2018
No surprises at the first Monetary Policy Committee of 2018, as Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, announced that the interest rates would stay at their current levels. The prime lending rate will remain at 10.25%, while the repo rate stays put at 6.75%. While the Rand has strengthened, and inflation has largely been contained, the MPC remains cautious in their approach and bias towards upsi
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NO CHANGE IN INTEREST RATES
Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, said that the Monetary Policy Committee had once again decided to let the interest rates remain unchanged with the repo rate at 6.75%, and the prime lending rate at 10.25%. An expected decision with the rand weakening sharply since the last meeting in September, as well as the surge in the international oil price and increasing agricultural prices. Adria
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Q3 2017 HOUSING REPORT
Over the last three months, 36 740 bonds were registered at the Deeds Office, totalling an amount of R38 844 981. Data from all the major banking institutions reveal that the average bond amount granted during this period was around R1.11 million, slightly up from the R1.033 million seen in the second quarter of the year. During the third quarter of this year, approximately 52 335 bonds were cance
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WHAT DOES RE/MAX PROVIDE YOU?
Apart from the unbeatable global brand recognition and international marketing efforts, RE/MAX also offers a wide range of bespoke tech and training for our agents and franchisees so that they can become successful entrepreneurs. In this article, we introduce you to just some of the tools and learning opportunities that RE/MAX provides you… The RE/MAX Hub Anything can be accomplished
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Q2 2017 HOUSING REPORT
Deeds Office statistics reveal that in the second quarter of this year, 35 637 bonds were registered, with an average bond amount of approximately R1 033 000. The number of bonds registered increased by 549, while the average bond amount increased by R6 000 when compared with last quarter's figures. Approximately 51 515 bonds were cancelled during the same time frame. Average freehold price
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Q1 2017 HOUSING REPORT
According to Deeds Office data, 35 088 bonds were registered from January to March this year, with the average bond amount at around R1 027 000. It is interesting to note that during this same period the statistics revealed that 45 552 bonds were cancelled. Average property prices up Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, says that 29 654 freehold homes have
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PADDY AND BELA ABRAMS
Paddy and Bela Abrams wanted to sell their large family home in Boksburg and buy a smaller house in the same area. With the help of RE/MAX these active retirees found the perfect lock-up-and-go townhouse with a charming back garden.
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MITCHELL AND DUSTIN OLIVER
Brothers Mitchell and Dustin Oliver wanted buy a country plot close to Johannesburg. There was just one problem. As freelance entertainers they couldn’t produce salary pay slips, so getting a bond was difficult…until RE/MAX stepped in.
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JANO AND MARIKE RADERMAN
Newlyweds Jano and Marike Raderman decided to buy a property off-plan. With help from RE/MAX the process was hassle-free. The happy couple is now looking forward to moving into their first home together and making the space their own.
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WHAT IS THE RE/MAX BRAND TO YOU?
These are comments we’ve heard over the last 20 years, and they’re simply not true. 1. “You can only join them as an independent contractor.” 2. “At that company, they eat their young. You’re left to fend for yourself.” 3. “More like Feemax than RE/MAX.” Let's set the record straight and give you the lowdown: 1. It is true th
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