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The Importance of Finding the Right Agent

We have all undoubtedly heard that estate agents are basically out to fleece both buyers and sellers and that they earn far too much money for doing very little. Fortunately, while there may be those who don't practice according ...

Home inspection industry in for a shake-up?
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Home inspection industry in for a shake-up?

Cowboy home inspectors watch out! A new bill will seek to define and regulate their role in the property industry. The Estate Agents Affairs Board (EAAB) recently announced that the Property Practitioner’s Bill is being ...

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Choosing an estate agent

Looking for an estate agent to help you sell your home? Here’s some advice you’ll want - because your choice of agent can make all the difference. Looking for an estate agent to help you sell your home? Here’s some advice ...

Agent Advice

Important Announcement – EAAB deadline

The deadline is fast approaching for all those agents who had an FFC as at the 15th July, 2008. Many agents have not done anything about achieving the NQF qualification either level 4 or level 5. If ...

Evictions - acting illegally can backfire
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Evictions - acting illegally can backfire

A developer's plans to build up-market houses on a 6000m2 piece of land in Fairlands in Johannesburg has backfired, thanks to a High Court judgement which has found that the elderly couple who have lived in a house on the ...

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Beware the existing tenant

Buyers who purchase a property that houses a tenant need to understand that the lease agreement that the previous owner has in place will remain in place until that lease expires - even if the ...

Holiday home market swells
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Holiday home market swells

Holiday towns and their property market trends.

Your deed of sale and the deposit
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Your deed of sale and the deposit

With every property transaction, there are certain steps which need to be followed. One of these steps pertains to the deed of sale.

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The non-residential market in 2015

From an intermediary’s perspective, the commercial property market has been relatively flat during 2014. The office space sector is currently at a national vacancy average of 14%, which is ...