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Are approved building plans needed when selling in SA?
Is the seller obliged to give copies of the plans of their property to prospective buyers? This is a question that comes up time and again during the sales process. The short answer is “No.&rdqu...
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INTEREST RATES LEFT UNCHANGED AT LATEST MPC MEETING
Debt holders can let out a sigh of relief as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced today that interest rates will remain stable at 8.25% (repo rate), leaving the prime lending rate at 11.75%....
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The real cost of long-distance moving in South Africa
A long-distance move is a complicated exercise, no matter whether you’re relocating for that dream job, retiring, or living out your dream of moving to the countryside. Probably the most critica...
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Where to study real estate courses in SA
There is a lot more to being a real estate agent than sales. Property is a complex and diverse field. When you embark on a career in this field, there are many courses on offer which can make it trick...
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COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS
(September 2023) How it works: Get the Superbru app (Android: www.superbru.com/get-android-app | iOS: www.superbru.com/get-ios-app | Web: https:...
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(September 2023) How it works: Get the Superbru app (Android: www.superbru.com/get-android-app | iOS: www.superbru.com/get-ios-app | Web: https:...
The Basics of Capital Gains Tax for Homeowners
When the selling price of the home is more than the price you initially paid for the home, you will most likely have to pay capital gains on that profit. What is capital gains? Well, simply put, Capit...
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DOWNSIZING YOUR HOME: THE BIG DECISION TO GO SMALL
Tiny homes are a growing trend – internationally and in South Africa. Although downsizing to a smaller house or apartment may not appeal to everyone, there may well come a time when downsizing j...
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INTEREST RATES FINALLY STABILIZE
Some good news for debt holders as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced that interest rates will remain stable at 8.25% (repo rate), leaving the prime lending rate at 11.75%. This ends the co...
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RE/MAX NATIONAL HOUSING REPORT Q2 2023
Rising Interest Rates Cool Down Property Sales
The series of interest rate increases has finally begun to visibly affect the local housing market.
According to Lightstone Property data, a...
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THE EVICTION PROCESS IN SOUTH AFRICA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you own a property and, for some reason, you need the tenants or occupiers to vacate the property, then you would need to follow a process called eviction. Although it is not illegal to evict a ten...
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