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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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AVOID BUYER’S REMORSE
According to studies, nearly 80% of homebuyers have at least one significant regret regarding their property purchase decision. Many homebuyers get caught up in the emotional journey of purchasing a property and sometimes overlook certain important elements. It is once they have moved into their new home, and everything has settled that the reality of the situation sets in and they start to see th
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AVOID THESE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MISTAKES
Investing in property is much like running any other business, in that it requires research, conscientiousness and an acute attention to detail. As with owning a business, a property investor needs to capitalise on opportunities in the market and more importantly minimise their potential for making costly mistakes. There are certain mistakes that property investors could make that would be more de
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BE AWARE OF POSSIBLE RENTAL SCAMS
While the Internet is an extremely useful tool, it has also made it easier for criminals to prey on prospective tenants – with the number of incidences on the increase. Emotionally driven, enthusiastic tenants who are excited about the prospect of finding the ideal rental property are often more susceptible to fraudulent activity. Time is also a factor. Tenants are often eager to find the
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THINKING OF BUYING A PROPERTY OFF PLAN?
The thought of buying a home that no-one else has lived in is a very appealing concept to many buyers, which is why off-plan property purchases have become so popular over the years. Especially in boom markets where the demand for homes outweighs what is available for purchase. It can be more cost effective Other than the fact that no-one else has owned the home before you, another reason th
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HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES
Putting a home up for sale takes some preparation. Sellers need to have all of their compliance certificates in order before taking the step of listing their home on the market. Here is some guidance as to which certificates are needed to ensure a smooth, hassle-free property transfer process: Electrical Certificate of Compliance The legislation stipulates that every homeowner is in posse
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COULD VIRTUAL REALITY CHANGE THE REAL ESTATE SECTOR?
While virtual reality (VR) is not a new concept, there has been rapid advancement and augmented reality technology is at the stage where it could start to have an impact on consumers’ daily lives over the next few years. There is a wide array of applications that VR could have within the education sector, the office environment, medical facilities and of course the real estate sector.
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AN OFFER YOU CAN’T REFUSE
Once you have narrowed down the search and found the ideal home, the next step is to put pen to paper and make an offer to purchase. While this may seem overwhelming at first, there are a few simple guidelines that will make it a far less daunting experience. An offer to purchase is essentially an agreement that lays out the terms and conditions of the property transaction between the buyer and
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HOW MILLENNIALS ARE CHANGING THE REAL ESTATE MARKET
Consumers under the age of 30 years old or Millennials, as they are more commonly called, are standing up and making their presence known in the real estate market. While it is the Generation X consumers, aged between 31 and 45 years old, who are still the driving force behind the property market, there are several areas around the country where Millennials represent the highest percentage of rece
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HOW TO CANCEL YOUR HOME LOAN
In certain cases, if you have paid off your home loan you may have the option to keep the bond account open, which will keep the loan facility available. The reason you would want to keep the facility open is to ensure that you have access to money if needed for household improvements or repairs. The advantage of keeping the account open is that you will not need to register another bond over t
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THE INS AND OUTS OF CAPITAL GAINS TAX
While most property transactions will not be subject to Capital Gains Tax (CGT), it is still important to understand the implications that it could have, especially if your home sells for more than the primary residence exclusion threshold. Forming part of an individual’s income tax, CGT is part of an ongoing reform programme which was introduced in South Africa in October 2001. The tax p
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IS BUYING REPOSSESSED PROPERTY WORTH IT?
While many may think that a sale of execution and a repossessed property are one in the same, they do differ. If a homeowner can no longer pay their bond and are in substantial arrears, the bank will take legal action by serving the owner with a summons, taking judgment and eventually attaching the property. If the homeowner is still in arrears by the time the property has been attached, the ba
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