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UNPACKING 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 moreHOW REPEAT BUYERS CAN FINANCE THEIR NEW HOME
Most repeat buyers rely on the equity from the sale of their first home to finance their new home. However, the process of cancelling one home loan to take out another is not always simple. It is therefore advisable to arrange a consultation with a bond originator to help you better understand how to go about the process. While experienced real estate professionals will be able to outline the g
Read moreWHAT CAN I CHANGE WHEN PURCHASING OFF-PLAN
Much like the virtual world of Sims, the real world also presents the option between unleashing your creativity on a spot of vacant land or popping a pre-designed house onto a plot and making it your own. One of the many enticing factors of purchasing a property off-plan is that you get a say in how the final product will look. The question is, how much can you change when purchasing a property of
Read moreBOLSTER YOUR RETIREMENT WITH A REAL ESTATE CAREER
With the ever-rising cost of living, it is becoming increasingly difficult to retire comfortably at 65, especially considering that average life expectancy is rising. According to the Global Burden of Disease study, the average healthy life expectancy at birth in sub-Saharan Africa increased by 9.1 years between 1990-2007. It is therefore likely that those who wish to live out their retirement
Read more#ImStaying MOVEMENT TO HELP THE LOCAL PROPERTY MARKET
The #ImStaying movement has taken our nation by storm following the flood of negative sentiment that surrounded the ongoing violence around women and children within South Africa. While some choose to try and escape the issues and emigrate, others are choosing to plant their roots even further and embrace the things that make our nation great. Regional Director and CEO o
Read moreMODERATE GROWTH FOR HOUSING MARKETS ACROSS THE GLOBE
National house price growth has been struggling to outpace inflation since early last year. However, the South African property market is not the only one that has experienced a slow period of growth. According to Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett, property markets around the globe have also either recently emerged from a trying market or are starting to see si
Read moreFROM RETAIL TO REAL ESTATE
It is not easy to make a good living within South Africa. According to data from the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU), you are part of the richest 10% if you take home just R7,313 a month. In fact, of the 7.5 million households in major metros, Stats SA reveals that roughly 28% live on less than R2,500 a month. Considering these odds, one needs to make smart career cho
Read moreRE/MAX National Housing Report Q3 2019
SALES INCREASE AS PRICES SHOW MODERATE GROWTH The South African property market has been experiencing a lull since early last year, with national house price growth struggling to outpace inflation. However, according to Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, the results of the RE/MAX National Housing Report for Q3 2019 reveal that we might be on our way to brea
Read moreBREAST CANCER SURVIVOR STORIES
Driving Awareness Around Early Detection & Cure According to the National Cancer Registry (2014), Breast Cancer directly affects 1 in every 27 South African women, making it the most common cancer within this demographic. Breast cancer is almost always curable if detected early. Yet, most women still fail to go for regular mammograms and perform self-examinations to check for lumps or irreg
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