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As the offer stands: Everything you need to know about the OTP (offer to purchase) when buying property
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As the offer stands: Everything you need to know about the OTP (offer to purchase) when buying property

Signing the offer to purchase (OTP) property is a significant step in the property acquisition process. This is what you need to know.

Accessing the Rental Housing Tribunal to resolve disputes
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Accessing the Rental Housing Tribunal to resolve disputes

The provincial Rental Housing Tribunals are independent statutory bodies established in terms of section 7 of the Rental Housing Act (Act no 50 of 1999), to resolve disputes.

FLISP partnership makes property dreams reality
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FLISP partnership makes property dreams reality

Home buyers in South Africa are being given a vital lift thanks to the partnership between legal technology company, LexisNexis South Africa, and conveyancing firm, MDW Inc.

Bloemfontein residential property is akin to a ‘Teflon-coated’ market
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Bloemfontein residential property is akin to a ‘Teflon-coated’ market

Bloemfontein residential property market has recorded unprecedent activity and growth. What’s prevailing in this market?

How to spot property investment opportunities early
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How to spot property investment opportunities early

Maximizing returns on real estate investments is often centred around where and when to purchase.

First-time home buyers to the fore
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First-time home buyers to the fore

South African first-time buyers across the country continue to capitalise on the favourable buying environment.

ABSA Homeowners Sentiment Index for Q1 2021
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ABSA Homeowners Sentiment Index for Q1 2021

Absa Homeowner Sentiment Index (HSI), for Quarter 1 (Q1) 2021 has provided some interesting insights. What's worth knowing?

Fixer-uppers
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Fixer-uppers

How to judge whether or not a ‘fixer-upper’ property will be a good investment.

Selling off-plan – what agents need for success
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Selling off-plan – what agents need for success

Selling property off-plan is not the same as selling existing homes, so agents need different skills to succeed.