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MAKING THE MOST OF SMALL SPACES
Regardless of whether you are purchasing your first start-up home, downsizing or moving in with roommates, finding ways to maximise small spaces can be a big advantage.
Here are a few tips you can...
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NO CHANGE IN INTEREST RATES
Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, said that the Monetary Policy Committee had once again decided to let the interest rates remain unchanged with the repo rate at 6.75%, and the prime lending ra...
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Q3 2017 HOUSING REPORT
Over the last three months, 36 740 bonds were registered at the Deeds Office, totalling an amount of R38 844 981. Data from all the major banking institutions reveal that the average bond amount grant...
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ARE 30 YEAR BONDS WORTHWHILE?
To lower your monthly bond repayment, you might be considering financing a bond over a period of 30 years. However, before you do, carefully consider the financial impact of the additional interest ch...
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BATHROOM BUDGET RENOVATIONS
Giving a fresh new look to an outdated bathroom can modernise and add value to a home without costing too much.
Renovations and contemporary remodelling of bathrooms are known to boost the marketab...
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BE PREPARED FOR THE UNEXPECTED
Owning a home is a long-term commitment that can span a lifetime. While we all hope for the best, it is likely that at some stage during our lives, a home emergency of some kind will strike, so it is...
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WHAT DOES RE/MAX PROVIDE YOU?
Apart from the unbeatable global brand recognition and international marketing efforts, RE/MAX also offers a wide range of bespoke tech and training for our agents and franchisees so that they can bec...
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AVOID BUYER’S REMORSE
According to studies, nearly 80% of homebuyers have at least one significant regret regarding their property purchase decision. Many homebuyers get caught up in the emotional journey of purchasing a p...
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AVOID THESE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MISTAKES
Investing in property is much like running any other business, in that it requires research, conscientiousness and an acute attention to detail. As with owning a business, a property investor needs to...
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BE AWARE OF POSSIBLE RENTAL SCAMS
While the Internet is an extremely useful tool, it has also made it easier for criminals to prey on prospective tenants – with the number of incidences on the increase.
Emotionally driven, en...
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