‘Walk in’ robberies on the rise
The increased risk of armed robberies by criminals posing as clients poses a serious problem to estate agencies as they all depend on ‘walk ins’ for new business.
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The increased risk of armed robberies by criminals posing as clients poses a serious problem to estate agencies as they all depend on ‘walk ins’ for new business.
Budget2020 is broadly welcomed by the real estate sector. Property experts weigh on what it means for the property market, particularly the welcome relief on transfer duties for properties of R1 million or less.
Since at least the end of 2017, when the African National Congress decided that land reform would be pursued through a policy of expropriation without compensation
All municipalities must roll out their own by-laws in terms of SPLUMA (Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act) by October 2020, but how will this impact sellers?
In his 2020 state of the nation (SONA) address the President said that government is ready to table the Expropriation Bill that will legalize expropriation without compensation (EWC).
The Electronic Deeds Registration Systems Act (EDRSA) was signed into law on 2 October 2019. What is the current status quo and how does this Act impact the homeowner? Maryna Botha, director with legal firm STBB Cape Town explains.
Signing up for a bond and making a purchase on a sizable house in the suburbs is no longer considered an entry into adulthood. As young professionals migrate to urban hubs and city centres, many of these millennials are choosing to live a simpler life.
South African commercial and industrial real estate organisation, Swindon Property, has cemented its position in the growing commercial client services market through an exclusive strategic alliance with Pam Golding Properties and global real estate services firm, Savills.
It will be easier for black people to become estate agents from 1 April this year – previously disadvantaged individuals (PDIs) may then apply for exemption for a maximum term of five years in terms of fees for FFC renewals, submission of audit reports and more time to meet educational requirements.
For six months intern estate agent Seth Stephens queried the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB) repeatedly about progress with his FFC application. Their last response was the final straw … now he wants to warn others.