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A home office could add value to your property

THE UK’s Office of National Statistics has shown recently that the number of people working from home has risen to…

Pay cheque is key to a bond

ACCORDING to statistics from BetterBond Home Loans, South Africa’s biggest mortgage origination group, homebuyers in South Africa now need to…

Drop in commission a done deal for some

IF there is one tactic that residential property sellers should never adopt, it is trying to negotiate the agent's commission…

Put your house on show to create buyer appeal

WHILE it is nothing new to the real estate market, the trend of home staging has seen an increase in…

Ultimate selling price is in negotiation process

MANY buyers may find themselves in a situation where they have found a home that they love, however there is…

Taxman’s cut: how it works

FAIRLY regularly every year, says Calum Wedge, the Rawson Property Group's financial director, the group's franchisees report that the public…

Resolutions to help you buy a home

Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa says, determining clear goals and setting a plan of execution in place…

Banks want enough cover for your home

ONE of the many points clarified by the consumer information documents issued by the Ombudsman for banking services is the…

Stress of multiple offers

EVEN though there has been much more activity in the property market lately, prospective buyers are extremely value conscious and…

Are you cash-strapped? Consider a joint bond

THOSE who lack savings but want very much to buy a home for themselves should seriously consider the advantages of…

5 tips for all landlords

Meeting the requirements of being a landlord is more intricate than simply signing a lease agreement and collecting the monthly…

Makings of a good agent

MANY of the systems and methods employed in the marketing of residential property have changed out of all recognition, with…