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RE/MAX SA APPOINTS A NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
The RE/MAX of Southern Africa board of directors have appointed Jo Neser, a retired director and now executive consultant at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc, to be their new Chairman of the board, effective from 1 January 2021. As the brand’s corporate attorney for the last 25 years, Neser will no doubt add a wealth of practical knowledge and experience to the team. Originally from Springs, Gau
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TOAST TO OUR FOUNDERS THIS FOUNDER’S DAY
On 30 January, RE/MAX offices around the globe celebrate Founders Day: an annual celebration of the official inauguration of the RE/MAX brand on January 30, 1973. The day serves to acknowledge the efforts of the brand’s founding members who, forty-eight years ago, disrupted the real estate market by introducing the concept of 100% commission earners into the real estate environment. This
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RE/MAX NAMED #1 REAL ESTATE IN FRANCHISE TIMES TOP 200
For the 12th straight year, RE/MAX ranks as the No. 1 real estate franchise brand in the annual Franchise Times Top 200 list, based on global sales. The honour reinforces the enduring quality behind the RE/MAX brand name. Coming in at No. 16, RE/MAX joins household names such as McDonald’s, 7-Eleven and Taco Bell at the top of the widely respected list. “This recognition reflects th
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AVOID NON-REGISTERED RENTAL AGENTS OVER PEAK SEASON
As the rush of the summer holiday season approaches, areas along the coastal region often experience an influx of non-registered agents offering deals that are too good to be true on managing clients’ holiday rental properties. The trouble is that these clients will have little to no legal recourse against these agents if they turn out to be con artists. “We have heard several repor
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RE/MAX OFFICES ACT AS DONATION DROP-OFF ZONES THIS DECEMBER
From December to January, members of the public are invited to drop off donations of toys, books, stationary supplies and children’s clothing at their local RE/MAX office as part of the annual RE/MAX National Toy & Book Collection. At the end of January 2021, the donations will be dropped off at various local charities and children’s organisations across the country. According t
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STABLE INTEREST RATES LEAD TO HOUSING MARKET BOOM
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%. According to Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, interest rates are likely to remain low as we head into 2021. “There is the possibility that there will be a slight increase of around 0.5 points
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RE/MAX MONTH OF FESTIVE FEELS
COMPETITIONS TERMS & CONDITIONS (16 Nov – 11 Dec 2020) 1. The Promoter is RE/MAX of Southern Africa (“The Promoter”). 2. The competition is open to all Residents of South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Botswana, Swaziland and Mauritius only, above the age of 18 years except directors, members, partners, employees or consultants of or
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RE/MAX GIVES AWAY R1 MILLION WORTH OF PRIZES
Over the period of 16 November to 11 December 2020, RE/MAX of Southern Africa will be giving away Takealot vouchers to the value of R1,000 – R2,000 to 700 lucky winners as part of the brand’s Festive Feels campaign that aims to help South Africans get through this festive season. Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett explains that the national lockdo
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HOW TO CHOOSE BETWEEN MULTIPLE OFFERS
With interest rates at an all-time low and buyer interest increasing, you might find yourself in the fortunate position of receiving multiple offers on your home. It’s important to remember that while the highest value offer is your ultimate goal, other elements will have an impact on the transaction and should be considered before you make your final decision. Below are three aspects to con
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WHY 2020 DOES NOT COMPARE TO THE 2008 HOUSING MARKET CRASH
When the national lockdown was first announced at the end of March, the real estate industry braced themselves for another housing market crisis similar to that of the 2008 crash. Unprecedently, the market has bounced back and has shown very few similarities to that of the crash twelve years ago. According to Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, nobody could h
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MOVED BACK HOME DURING LOCKDOWN? YOU’RE NOT ALONE.
Many new trends have emerged within the real estate sector as a result of the national lockdown, one of which is the increase in multi-generational living. No longer able to afford the costs of living alone, many have combined households to share the living expenses. According to Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, this increase in multi-generational li
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CENTURION OFFERS A PRIME INVESTMENT MARKET
What used to be the sleepy area of Pretoria known as Centurion is today a bustling hub of activity with much working in its favour – specifically in terms of the abundance of sectional titles which is drawing new buyers and tenants to the area. According to Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, property markets like Centurion offer great investment opport
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