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GROWTH IN THE SOWETO PROPERTY MARKET
The current economic outlook for South Africa is putting the luxury housing market under pressure. On the other hand, properties priced below R1.5 million account for almost 80% of all real estate tra...
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HOW MANY SOUTH AFRICANS ARE STAYING LOCAL
Emigration-driven sales have reportedly been at an all-time high, accounting for around 13% of sales across the country last year. However, many South Africans are also choosing to later return to the...
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BUILDING GREEN IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY AFFORDABLE
Considering the state of the global climate, environmentally responsible behaviour has never been more important. Historically, one of the biggest obstacles to implementing greener behaviour is cost....
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HOW SONA WILL AFFECT THE PROPERTY MARKET
President Cyril Ramaposha delivered his State of the Nation Address in parliament on 13 February 2020. This speech will have an impact on all sectors of the economy, including the property market....
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RE/MAX National Housing Report Q4 2019 A Slower Quarter than Usual
The property market of 2019 is most accurately described as being a trying one at best, characterised by slow national house price growth and a supply that far outweighed the demand in most areas acro...
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4 REASONS TO USE AN AGENT WHEN SELLING YOUR HOUSE
In an attempt to cut down on costs, some sellers might be contemplating listing their homes without the services of a real estate professional. Although it may seem like a great way to reduce costs an...
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TIPS TO CREATE A PEACEFUL HOME
While trivial issues of whether the toilet seat stays up or down will always exist, there are several other more important ways your home could be creating unnecessary tension in your relationships. I...
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LOAD SHEDDING LIFE HACKS
The risk of national power interruptions continues to exist. Homeowners should keep a watchful eye on Eskom’s load shedding schedule and follow the power utility’s social media feeds for a...
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HOW TO BUILD A GOOD CREDIT HISTORY
Those who aspire to buy a property will require a favourable credit record to improve their chances of bond approval. Just as important as a positive credit score, is an established credit history tha...
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TIPS TO HAVE YOUR BOND AND TRAVEL TOO
If you’re an aspiring homeowner with wanderlust, you may fear to commit to a bond because you plan to see what the rest of the world has to offer. However, having a home loan doesn’t neces...
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