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The Institute of Estate Agents of South Africa (IEASA) has a new president Christo Weilbach who follows in the steps of their former president Lanice Steward.

In 2017 only 5% of property practitioners were black, Indian or coloured, down from 8% in 2013 – the lucrative property sector, despite efforts made so far, is still far from being more [...]

Developed as an affordable housing option, the container home is a trend originating in Australia that many thought would provide a solution to the housing crisis our nation faces. However, [...]

From 1 July estate agents may apply to renew their mandatory Fidelity Fund certificate for 2019. In light of complaints about a lack of compliance monitoring when these vital documents are issued

Although recent surveys may indicate the Ramaphoria of earlier in the year have worn off stemming more buyers/sellers negative about the local property market

Land expropriation without compensation is not the only or major means to achieving just and necessary land reform, says Jeremy Cronin, Deputy Minister of Public Works.

A recent article published in the USA stated that it is a relatively common occurrence for potential buyers to be wandering about a property and slipping or tripping on a stair or slippery floor. [...]

Tales of woe have poured in following last week’s article ‘Self-regulation could save property industry millions’. An ‘organisational shambles’, ‘a joke’ and ‘discredit to our profession’ were [...]

The average home buyer in 2018 is 44 years old, six years older than in 1980 when the average home buyer was 38 years old. In South Africa the average middle-clas Millennial and younger [...]

Marketing is an art. Here US real estate coach Tom Ferry share 5 ways how to improve your marketing strategy. Video recorded at the California Realtor Expo in San Diego, California.