A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO A PROPERTY VALUATION

14 October 2022
Many might not realise that there is a difference between an official valuation certificate and a real estate agent’s market assessment value of a property. The former usually comes at a cost an...
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AVOID THIS PROPERTY SCAM

10 October 2022
Within these challenging economic times, the number of property scams are on the rise.  RE/MAX of Southern Africa has received several reports of various real estate agent scams taking place and...
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HOW INTEREST RATES AFFECT YOUR HOME LOAN?

07 October 2022
When you take out a home loan, the bank will charge you a rate for lending you that money. This charge is calculated as a percentage of your home loan amount and is known as your interest rate. The lo...
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HOW DO DEPOSITS WORK FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS?

23 September 2022
Buying a home is a long-term financial commitment. It can feel a bit daunting to consider how to afford the monthly home loan repayments, especially if you are a first-time buyer. But, it is possible...
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INTEREST RATES CLIMB AS EXPECTED

22 September 2022
Homeowners will have to adjust to higher home loan repayments following the latest announcement by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The repo rate climbs by another 75 basis points to 6.25%, l...
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PINK DAY FUNDRAISER

21 September 2022
National Breast Cancer Awareness month exists to spread awareness around early detection and cure – a worthy cause that has the potential to save lives, especially considering that breast cancer...
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FINDING LOCAL AND SUSTAINABLE HOME DÉCOR

16 September 2022
Sustainability is “in”. Not only is it fashionable, but it is also the right thing to do. But, what does it mean, and can we find and incorporate sustainability into the décor of ou...
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WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR HOME LOAN APPLICATIONS?

09 September 2022
Buying a property and applying for home loans could leave you feeling anxious. There are so many unknowns - what documents do I need, how long does it take to get approval, and should I buy a house by...
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HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU EARN TO QUALIFY FOR A HOME LOAN IN SA?

02 September 2022
Unless you earned an early inheritance or have been diligently saving for years, applying for a home loan is something you most likely will have to do to buy a house. In South Africa, the bond that pr...
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HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR SALE

26 August 2022
When preparing your home for sale, there are some simple, inexpensive things you can do to increase its appeal to potential buyers. These steps have the potential to lead to a quicker sale and possibl...
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