Property pricing is crucial

A few hurdles before closing the deal

04 October 2016

Putting in an offer to purchase (OTP) and having it accepted by the seller is a great feeling, but this doesn’t mean that the deal is complete and the house is yours. According to Adrian Gosl...

Welcomed relief as rate remains unchanged

22 September 2016

Consumers throughout the country welcomed the decision made by the South African Reserve Bank to keep the interest rates unchanged, with the repo rate staying at 7% and the prime lending rate at 10...

Buy or build?

20 September 2016

The idea of having a home built to their exact specifications is an exciting notion for many prospective homeowners. “However,” says Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX...

How to keep track of your property options

16 September 2016

Finding the right home may sound like an easy process, but many buyers don’t realise that it can take more time and effort than they initially expected – especially if it’s not ha...

Inexpensive home updates that pack a punch

13 September 2016

In the current competitive real estate market sellers need all the help they can get to make their home shine and stand out from the crowd; however this doesn’t mean that they need to break t...

What goes and what stays?

12 September 2016

An often contentious issue, the definition of what is regarded as a fixture in the home has caused many a dispute between buyers and sellers during the property sales process. Regional Director and...

Are 30 year bonds worthwhile?

09 September 2016

In an effort to lower their monthly bond repayment many prospective buyers might be looking at financing their bond over a period of 30 years. However, before they do so, it is best for potential b...

Buy a starter home or your forever home?

08 September 2016

As more and more properties enter the market and inventory grows, first-time buyers have more options available to them than they did in last few years. With market conditions tipping in buyers fav...

What you want isn't always what you need

07 September 2016

It can be an exciting endeavour to shop for one of your largest investments – a home. However, before getting carried away with a list of dream features, it is best to define what it is that...