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Many benefits of sole mandates

The award of sole mandates to an estate agent can lead to accusations of unwarranted favouritism and/or ‘rigging’ of clients’ opinions.

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Don’t be Duped By Fake Rental Agents

Imagine that you plan a holiday, find the ideal spot, pay an enormous deposit, pack the car and head for paradise, only to discover after a long car trip that the holiday of a lifetime you booked online is actually a scam and ...

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All you need to know about electrical certificates

Since May 2009 it has become compulsory for homeowners to be in possession of a valid Electrical Certificate of Compliance (ECOC).

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Take advantage of the market

There is no doubt that today’s real estate environment is primed for buyers looking to take advantage of the recovering phase of the market cycle.

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What kind of a buyer does your home appeal to?

When it comes to selling property in today’s highly competitive real estate market sellers will need to have an edge to stand out from the crowd.

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Voetstoots Still Applies… in Most Cases

Many people are under the impression that the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) has replaced the voetstoots clause when a property has been sold.

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Sectional Title units are not meant to house businesses

For various reasons, more and more people want to work at home rather than commute to an office every day.

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The ugly side to sole mandates in South Africa

In a recent article, we noted that sellers who chose to market their properties under a sole mandate agreement could be better off than those who chose to use multiple agents to sell their homes.

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The Downside of the Voetstoots Clause

Sellers often assume that it means that the property is sold as is, and that buyers have no recourse if problems are found after the sale has gone through. This is not strictly true.

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