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Valid Questions from a South African Investor looking at Australia.

Questions from a South African Investor, who has bought in Australia and was looking for a second property.

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The right price will expedite a sale

Peter Gilmour, Chairman of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, takes a look at recent trends in asking prices set by sellers in the global property market.

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Tips on how to better your chances of being approved for a home loan

Although the home loan approval rate has improved since 2010, the prime lending rate is at a 37-year low and it is a buyer’s market, it can be challenging to qualify for a home loan.

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Student accommodation offers healthy investment returns

Privately owned off-campus student accommodation is in high demand.

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Downsizing strategy for retirement

There are numerous lifestyle benefits to downsizing from a large, free standing, full title suburban property to a home such as a sectional title unit in a secure complex or retirement estate.

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The property cycle - where exactly are we?

As 2010 draws to a close, Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, takes a look at where South Africa’s property market is in the property cycle and what this means for buyers and sellers.

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Pre auction, Auction, Sheriff, Repossessed & PIP Properties

What amazing times we live in. On Friday we found out that FNB alone has over 90 000 home owners who are distressed sellers...

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FUNDAMENTALS STILL FAVOUR PROPERTY

It’s a warm fuzzy feeling that hangs over the property sector this Christmas, thanks to our improving economy and a more stable world outlook. As predicted the Reserve bank gave us another boost lowering interest rates again ...

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Seeing Vacant Land for Sale as an Investment

While buying to build could be more expensive than buying a house, vacant land for sale could be an excellent long term investment. Vacant land, especially somewhere close to the sea, continues to appreciate in value, without you ...