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Lower cash vs higher bond offer, how to weigh the benefits
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Lower cash vs higher bond offer, how to weigh the benefits

Lower cash or higher bond offer? Compare speed, certainty, and price to choose the right option for your sale.

Renovations to a sectional title
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Renovations to a sectional title

Learn the rules for renovating a sectional title property, including Body Corporate approvals, legal requirements, and avoiding costly mistakes.

Beyond the offer, why property deals fall through
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Beyond the offer, why property deals fall through

Common reasons property sales collapse, from financing issues to legal hurdles, and how to avoid them.

How women are reshaping South Africa’s property market
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How women are reshaping South Africa’s property market

REMAX Southern Africa explores how women are increasingly influencing trends within the South African property market.

REMAX national housing report Q2 2025
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REMAX national housing report Q2 2025

High interest rates slow SA sales, yet RE/MAX posts double-digit growth with Western Cape homes selling in days.

House flipping strategies for first-timers
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House flipping strategies for first-timers

Learn how to flip a house for profit with these first-time strategies, from market research to renovation tips.

Equity release in South Africa: Financial solution for retirees
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Equity release in South Africa: Financial solution for retirees

Struggling to make ends meet in retirement? Equity release lets you unlock your home’s value — here’s how it works.

Women leading South Africa’s property market
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Women leading South Africa’s property market

Celebrating Women’s Day: Discover how South African women dominate property searches, ownership trends, and reshape real estate.

Can you trust a trust account?
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Can you trust a trust account?

This Q&A with a conveyancer guides you in understanding how trust accounts work.