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THINKING OF BUYING A PROPERTY OFF PLAN?
The thought of buying a home that no-one else has lived in is a very appealing concept to many buyers, which is why off-plan property purchases have become so popular over the years. Especially in boo...
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HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES
Putting a home up for sale takes some preparation. Sellers need to have all of their compliance certificates in order before taking the step of listing their home on the market.
Here is some guidan...
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COULD VIRTUAL REALITY CHANGE THE REAL ESTATE SECTOR?
While virtual reality (VR) is not a new concept, there has been rapid advancement and augmented reality technology is at the stage where it could start to have an impact on consumers’ daily live...
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AN OFFER YOU CAN’T REFUSE
Once you have narrowed down the search and found the ideal home, the next step is to put pen to paper and make an offer to purchase. While this may seem overwhelming at first, there are a few simple g...
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ELEMENTS TO LOOK FOR IN ANY NEIGHBOURHOOD
Packing up and relocating to another city, or for that matter, another country, is a major undertaking, so it is imperative to do the necessary research and weigh up all the options before making the...
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ENSURE YOUR HOME MEETS YOUR FUTURE NEEDS
Making the decision to purchase a property is very exciting, but it is important to understand that it is a major financial commitment that should not be made without the proper consideration. Given t...
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HOW MILLENNIALS ARE CHANGING THE REAL ESTATE MARKET
Consumers under the age of 30 years old or Millennials, as they are more commonly called, are standing up and making their presence known in the real estate market. While it is the Generation X consum...
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HOW TO CANCEL YOUR HOME LOAN
In certain cases, if you have paid off your home loan you may have the option to keep the bond account open, which will keep the loan facility available. The reason you would want to keep the facility...
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THE INS AND OUTS OF CAPITAL GAINS TAX
While most property transactions will not be subject to Capital Gains Tax (CGT), it is still important to understand the implications that it could have, especially if your home sells for more than th...
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IS BUYING REPOSSESSED PROPERTY WORTH IT?
While many may think that a sale of execution and a repossessed property are one in the same, they do differ.
If a homeowner can no longer pay their bond and are in substantial arrears, the bank wi...
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