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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME BY THINKING LIKE A BURGLAR
The chance of home burglary is something we all hope to avoid. That’s why it’s important to consider how a criminal might view your property to identify any weak spots that could make your home a target. Try to view your home through the eyes of a burglar to identify some of the potential threats to your home security. Below are a few tips on how to help you protect your home by thi
Read more4 RULES TO FOLLOW IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD SECURITY GROUP
Social media has become the go-to platform for communication and connectivity. Most of us are dependent on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook to stay informed. In certain neighbourhoods, complexes and estates, the community will form groups on social media for the sole purpose of exchanging important information around neighbourhood safety, such as a nearby break-in or a dangerous con-artist tha
Read moreHOW INTEREST RATES AFFECT THE PROPERTY MARKET
You’ve just heard that the interest rates have been lowered and you’re most likely wondering how this affects you. Well, the fact is most of us will be loan-dependent and need financial assistance from lending institutions to buy a home. So, whether you’re a homeowner or a potential homeowner, the interest rate will affect you at some stage in your life. Below are a few things
Read moreHOW TO UPGRADE YOUR SECURITY IN A FREESTANDING PROPERTY
South Africans are incredibly security-conscious people. That’s why most of us choose to live in security complexes so we can sleep more soundly at night. If you’re in a freestanding property, there are a few things you could do to upgrade your home security so you can sleep as peacefully as your neighbours behind their patrolled walls. Think like an intruder Most intruder
Read moreHOW TO SELL YOUR HOME DURING THE LOCKDOWN
The current spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the efforts to contain it have impacted almost all aspects of daily life – and real estate transactions are no different. Yet, despite current circumstances, you might find yourself in a position where you still need to sell your home. People may be doing life differently, but the demand to buy, sell, and rent a home does still exist. Given
Read moreHOW TO HOST YOUR OWN VIRTUAL SHOW HOUSE
When open houses just won’t work, like in many areas of the world battling COVID-19 right now, it may come time to host a virtual open house instead. After all, the need to buy and sell homes still exists even during this unprecedented time. You will just have to make use of the digital world to make your buying and selling dreams come true. Open homes will soon take the form of Facebook
Read more3 OBSTACLES TO OVERCOME WHEN BUYING A HOME
Submitting an offer and having it accepted by the seller is exciting, but it is certainly not the end of your home purchasing journey. There are a few obstacles that you may need to overcome before the home is yours and the keys are handed over… Obstacle 1: A pending bond approval When applying for a loan, it is best to get pre-approval from the bank with a written loan commitment let
Read moreHOW USING A SIGNBOARD CAN HELP YOU SELL YOUR HOME
Much like CD drives, many think that ‘For Sale’ signboards have outlived their usefulness. The internet has become one of the main marketing tools used by real estate professionals to effectively reach large masses of people in a short timeframe. Why then, despite this new technology, are sellers still choosing to decorate their lawn by pegging a board into their front garden?
Read moreWHAT DOG OWNERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
As timid as your fluffball may be, accidents can and do happen. All it takes is for a visitor to catch your harmless four-legged companion in the wrong mood and the next thing you know, you’re knee-deep in lawyer’s bills and medical expense claims. Luckily, there is a way to make sure you’re covered should you ever find yourself in this undesirable situation. What is liability
Read moreWHAT TO EXPECT WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME TO FOREIGNERS
South Africa offers an attractive option for foreign real estate investors. The exchange rate works in favour of many non-resident investors, and there are virtually no restrictions on purchasing property as a non-resident in this country, making this one of the most accessible investment markets for foreigner buyers. If you’re hoping to appeal to this market, partner with a real estate b
Read more4 REASONS TO USE AN AGENT WHEN SELLING YOUR HOUSE
In an attempt to cut down on costs, some sellers might be contemplating listing their homes without the services of a real estate professional. Although it may seem like a great way to reduce costs and avoid paying an agent’s commission, it also means that the seller will have to do all the work themselves. At first glance, selling a property privately may appear to be an easy process of
Read moreTIPS TO CREATE A PEACEFUL HOME
While trivial issues of whether the toilet seat stays up or down will always exist, there are several other more important ways your home could be creating unnecessary tension in your relationships. If you’re looking to purchase a new home, you have the chance to avoid this by being careful about your purchasing decisions. Below are a few tips to help you create a peaceful home. Location,
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