RE/MAX NATIONAL HOUSING REPORT Q1 2018

13 April 2018
Slow start for the first quarter
In the first quarter of 2018, Lightstone data revealed that 31,875 new bonds were registered at the Deeds Office, totaling an amount of R33,666,534. This is dow...
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HOW TO SELL YOUR HOUSE ONLINE

09 April 2018
From updating your debit orders to doing your grocery shopping, most everyday tasks have migrated to the realm of ones and zeros. Why should selling your home be any different? Most buyers will vie...
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PET-PROOF YOUR PLACE

09 April 2018
Bringing a pet home for the first time is an exhilarating experience. But, responsible pet owners will need to ready themselves for the arrival of the furry new addition to their family in the same wa...
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STAY OR GO? WHY STAYING FOR A VIEWING IS A BAD IDEA

19 March 2018
Selling a property is never easy. Subtle details – from mismatched scatter cushions, to an unswept kitchen – can spell the difference between a potential buyer making an offer, or scratchi...
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A FIRST-TIME LANDLORD

05 February 2018
Building an investment property portfolio and becoming a landlord can be a great way of increasing your income or making a living, however being a landlord is not for everyone. While letting out prope...
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FIX YOUR HOME OR SELL AS IS?

31 January 2018
What do you do if you want to sell your home, but it is in need of repairs? If this is the situation, you have a tough decision to make about what makes more financial sense. Either you will have to d...
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Q4 2017 HOUSING REPORT

22 January 2018
In the last quarter of 2017, 36 943 bonds were registered at the Deeds Office, totalling an amount of R38 819 406. Data from all the major banks reveal that the average bond amount granted during this...
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INTEREST RATES UNCHANGED AT FIRST MPC MEETING OF 2018

18 January 2018
No surprises at the first Monetary Policy Committee of 2018, as Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, announced that the interest rates would stay at their current levels. The prime lending rate wi...
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TIPS FOR LONG DISTANCE HOME SEARCHES

14 December 2017
Moving down the road can be a daunting task, nevermind across the country. Whether for family reasons or an employment opportunity, it is not uncommon for people to find themselves in a situation wher...
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IT IS WORTH USING AN AGENT TO SELL YOUR HOME?

07 December 2017
To reduce costs, some homeowners may be thinking about listing their property themselves, rather than making use of a real estate professional. On surface value, this may seem to be an excellent way t...
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