Most Recent Selling Articles
SELLING? HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
As the market transitions and more inventory becomes available to buyers, sellers will find themselves in a far more competitive environment. As a result, they now have to be aware of the competition they face in their neighbourhood before they decide to list their property. Here are a few aspects that sellers should consider about their neighbours before they list their home: Who is renovat
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SHOULD EQUITY IN THE BOND BE USED FOR DEBT?
Often car loans and credit cards accrue interest at a much higher rate than a home loan, which is why many people decide to take equity out of their home loan to pay off their other debts. Focusing on paying off debt with the highest interest rate is a very good financial strategy to implement, but is using a home loan to do it the best idea? The answer to that question largely depends on the t
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TENANT SELECTION IS IMPERATIVE TO RENTAL SUCCESS
Purchasing an investment property and renting it out can be a mutually beneficial arrangement for both the landlord and tenant, provided the owner of the property adheres to a few key principles from the start when selecting a suitable tenant. Due to South African legislation, selecting the right tenant can be a rather complex process. However, there are several methods that landlords can use t
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THE PROCESS OF REZONING OR SUBDIVIDING
If you are looking to rezone your property for business use or subdivide to sell a portion of your land, it may take longer than you initially expected. Whether applying to rezone or subdivide a property, the application will need to follow a series of procedures before it is considered, which takes time. The application will need to be submitted to the relevant local authority and can anywhere
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TIPS FOR A STRESS-FREE MOVE
It doesn’t matter whether it is across the road or the country, moving from one home to another can be a stressful experience. The fact is that most people will move at least once in their lives, and while it can be a relatively easy process for some, for the others the experience could be enough to scar them for life. So what’s the difference between a smooth moving experience and
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TIPS ON INVESTING IN YOUR FIRST PROPERTY
When deciding on investing in property for the first time, there a few key elements that investors should take into consideration, such as whether they are investment-ready and well informed on all the available options. Purchasing a property is a major commitment that should be carefully evaluated regarding your life plans and financial situation both currently and in the future. As a first-ti
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TIPS FOR PACKING AND MOVING QUICKLY
When it comes to moving, ideally you would want some lead time to be able to prepare and get everything in order. However, due to certain circumstances, time is not always a luxury that some people have. Here are a few tips to help maximise the time you have to move: Create a packing station A lot of time can be wasted by constantly trying to find items around the home, such as the scisso
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CONVEYANCING ATTORNEYS – THEIR ROLE IN A PROPERTY TRANSACTION
The change of ownership of an immovable doesn’t happen when the Offer to Purchase is signed, or even when the purchase price is paid to the seller. Rather, for ownership to change hands, the property needs to go through a registration process at the deeds office, where the home is transferred into the new owner’s name – this process requires the services of conveyancing attorneys
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WHY IS HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE SO IMPORTANT?
For most, their home will be the largest financial asset they will ever own, which is why homeowner’s insurance is imperative. In most cases, the bank will take out the homeowner’s insurance on behalf of the new homeowner, and the monthly premium can be debited to the home loan account and paid with the monthly bond repayments. However, if the homeowner would prefer, they can
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WHAT IS THE RE/MAX BRAND TO YOU?
These are comments we’ve heard over the last 20 years, and they’re simply not true. 1. “You can only join them as an independent contractor.” 2. “At that company, they eat their young. You’re left to fend for yourself.” 3. “More like Feemax than RE/MAX.” Let's set the record straight and give you the lowdown: 1. It is true th
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JANO AND MARIKE RADERMAN
Newlyweds Jano and Marike Raderman decided to buy a property off-plan. With help from RE/MAX the process was hassle-free. The happy couple is now looking forward to moving into their first home together and making the space their own.
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MITCHELL AND DUSTIN OLIVER
Brothers Mitchell and Dustin Oliver wanted buy a country plot close to Johannesburg. There was just one problem. As freelance entertainers they couldn’t produce salary pay slips, so getting a bond was difficult…until RE/MAX stepped in.
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