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Choose Your Agent Carefully

A fascinating article recently appeared on an American webpage that discussed how much more property veteran estate agents sold. In the report it was stated that experienced agents in that country sell homes for approximately ...

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Sole mandates: are they worthwhile?

Many sellers shy away from signing a sole mandate as they are worried that putting all their eggs into one basket may reduce their odds of finding a buyer..

Take a trip down Route 62
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Take a trip down Route 62

Take a trip from the west coast to the east coast via Route 62 and discover scenery, towns and people you’ll never forget, as well as some of the best property value in SA.

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Tax Implications for non-residents selling property in South Africa

If a “non-resident” sells an immovable property in South Africa for more than R2 million then the transferring conveyancers are under a legal obligation to withhold the capital gains tax payable by the seller from the proceeds of ...

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Sole mandates: Are they worthwhile?

Many sellers shy away from signing a sole mandate as they are worried that putting all their eggs into one basket may reduce their odds of finding a buyer for their home.

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Take care when buying off plan

In recent months there have been signs that residential property developers of multi-unit sectional title schemes are once again becoming active.

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The Truth About Homeowners Associations

Buying property in a gated estate has certain attractions, but - the rules set by the homeowner association or body corporate may put a damper on your lifestyle.

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The Truth About Homeowners Associations

Buying property in a gated estate in a country that is plagued by crime has certain attractions, but beware - the rules and regulations set by the homeowner association or body corporate may put a damper on your ...

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Ensure your biggest investment is your best

For the majority of consumers, purchasing a property will be the single largest investment they will ever make.