Things to consider before building a home

Questions to ask the conveyancing attorney

03 March 2017

Ownership of a property takes more than a signature on an Offer to Purchase or for that matter the payment of the purchase price. The property needs to go through the process of transfer and...

Property value affects rates and taxes

24 February 2017

Each month homeowners receive a bill for the rates and taxes applicable to their property, but what are these municipal rates used for and how is the amount worked out? Regional Director and CEO of...

Using a trust to buy a property

23 February 2017

A trust is a legal entity created by a trust founder that can be used to purchase and own property. Once a trust is created, all assets are placed into the trust by either the trust founder donatin...

Be prepared for the unexpected

21 February 2017

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...

Plan to succeed

17 February 2017

Consumers who aspire to purchase a property during 2017 will need to take of their financial position into account and make adjustments where necessary to achieve their goal, says Adrian Goslett, R...

Is it possible to terminate a lease agreement without recourse?

15 February 2017

There are a number of possible reasons that could arise that lead to a tenant wanting to terminate their lease agreement before it has run it course, however, it is possible for them to get out of...

Look out for restrictions on your property

09 February 2017

Owning a property does not mean that the owner is entitled to do whatever they want to the property. Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, says that every pr...

Is your agent right for you?

08 February 2017

Putting your home on the market for the first time can be an overwhelming experience, as often it is a person’s most valuable asset. Having the right real estate professional by your side wil...

Dealing with defects

06 February 2017

The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) was introduced to protect consumers engaged in commercial transactions with businesses to avoid the consumer being treated unfairly. Unless a property buyer is pur...