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HOW TO GET THROUGH JANUARY WITHOUT GETTING INTO DEBT
According to Stats SA, there were 15,226 civil judgements for debt amounting to R312,7 million recorded in September 2019. The largest contributor to these cases was for money lent, amounting to R91,9million or 29,4% of the total debt cases for the month. If you want to avoid being part of these statistics, then you will need to plan and budget very carefully to survive the seemingly endless month
Read moreBEST SCHOOLING DISTRICTS IN SA
Now is the perfect time to start searching for a new home if you’re hoping to move in time for your child to be enrolled before the start of the 2021 school year. The process of selling your home can take between three to six months. Thereafter, registering a sale at the Deeds Office can take anywhere around three months. Kevin Jacobs, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Premier in Claremont, C
Read moreREASONS TO STAY IN THE LOCAL MARKET
Recent reports reveal that emigration sales are on the rise, climbing from 7.3% of property sales in 2017 to 15.7% of sales in Q3 2019. While some may well be choosing to leave, those who choose to invest in the local property market can be glad they chose to stay instead. According to Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett, the South African housing market still
Read moreHOW AGENTS DETERMINE AN ASKING PRICE
While it is possible for homeowners to research certain information online, it is very difficult to accurately value your property without having the specific area knowledge, real estate experience and market savvy to set a realistic asking price. Here are a few elements that real estate agents look at when determining the right, most competitive asking price for a home: Interpreting past sa
Read more‘TIS THE SEASON OF GENEROUSITY
It is estimated that over 13,000 children live in residential care facilities and well over 10,000 more live on the streets of South Africa. When thinking in these terms, it can feel overwhelming to consider making any kind of meaningful difference to the situation. However, according to Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, if we each just contribute in our ow
Read moreWHY ITS IMPORTANT TO CHECK YOUR AGENT’S CREDENTIALS
Similarly to how one might expect a doctor to display his / her degree on the wall of their office, professional real estate agents should be more than willing to provide evidence of their credentials when doing business with you. If not, you might be dealing with a non-registered estate agent. “Did you know that if your agent doesn’t have a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC), yo
Read moreLIVE IN ONE OF THE TRENDIEST NEIGHBOURHOODS IN THE WORLD
In terms of tourist destinations, South Africa is a treasure trove of hidden gems. One such jewel is the quaint suburb of Kalk Bay, named one of the “coolest neighbourhoods around the world” in an article published by Forbes last year. The many boutique stores, iconic Olympia Café and Dalebrook rock pool, along with many other fantastic restaurants, incredible surf opportunities
Read moreUNPACKING THE RENTING TREND ACROSS THE GLOBE
Twenty years ago, purchasing property was an unquestioned right of passage towards which every household strived. Today, households across the globe are choosing to remain in the rental market rather than own their own property. “There are several reasons why households choose to rent, affordability being one of the key determining factors for reaching this decision. Within the South Afri
Read moreMPC ANNOUNCES STABLE INTEREST RATES
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced today that the prime lending rate will remain at 10% and the repo rate at 6.5%. This follows from a period of wins and losses for the South African economy. CPI slowed to 4,1% in September from 4,3% in August. However, Moody’s also gave South Africa a negative outlook for its investment grading and lowered its economic growth outlook for the coun
Read moreANOTHER AGENT ADDED TO THE CIRCLE OF LEGENDS
Roma Naudé, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Property Merchants, qualified for the prestigious Circle of Legends Award, the second highest achievement within RE/MAX, in April 2019. She is the sixth person to receive this award within the Southern Africa Region. Providing a little background to her journey towards achieving this milestone, Naudé explains that, equipped with an Honours degree
Read moreRAISING AWARENESS AROUND MEN’S HEALTH THIS NOVEMBER
South Africa’s largest real estate brand is about to get a lot hairier this November. In an effort to raise funds and awareness around various men’s health issues, including testicular and prostate cancer, RE/MAX of Southern Africa has challenged its network to grow their moustaches (ladies are encouraged to grow their leg hair) over the course of November in support of this cause.&nbs
Read moreTHE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUE & MARKETABILITY
The most common mistake sellers make is failing to distinguish between the actual value of their home and its current marketability. While the value of a property is determined by things such as its size, features and the readiness of buyers to purchase homes of this kind, marketability is more about the readiness of the property to be sold and relates to aspects such as the home’s condition
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