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How to Buy Property Like a Pro

So you want to be a property baron? The best way to learn to be one is from one – like Johannesburg businessman and property investor Jacques Erasmus. Since 2002, Erasmus has acquired 10 ...

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Decrease in interest rate good for real estate

While it is anticipated that interest rates will increase in early 2011, the fact that the Reserve Bank announced a 50 basis point cut in the interest rate from 10,5% to 10% bodes well.

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High Demand for Affordable Property to Let in Johannesburg

Homeowners in Johannesburg with affordable property to let are experiencing huge demand and the available stock for tenants is very limited, experts say. With around half of all home loan applications still being turned down, ...

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Free Property Seminar Provides Insights and Tools for Success

The South African Property Transfer Guide (SAPTG) in association with industry partners is currently hosting a free nationwide training seminar for property professionals entitled ‘Know your Game’. Designed to offer ...

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Consumer Confidence Rose Further in the First Quarter of 2010

After reaching a low point of -4 during the last quarter of 2008, the FNB/BER consumer confidence index (CCI) increased gradually to a level of +6 at the end of last year. During the first quarter of 2010, the FNB/BER CCI rose by ...

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Buyers Are Going Green

Granite countertops and laminate flooring are so 2009. The hot finishes this year are solar panels, boreholes and whatever else will help you to save energy, water and money in your home.

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New Agent license model from Chas Everitt International Property Group Up and Flying

Chas Everitt International have successfully launched a tailor-made model enabling experienced agents in identified areas to run their own show under the brand at a reduced cost.

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Property Trends 2010

With the World Cup looming and plenty of post-budget positive sentiment flowing, Dieter Deppisch, head of Property Data Research at the South African Property Transfer Guide (SAPTG), assesses ...

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ABSA House Price Index - February 2010

The average nominal value of homes for which Absa approved mortgage finance increased further in February 2010, with all three categories of housing, as defined by Absa (small, medium and large), ...