Barely a month into the new year, South Africans are bracing for four big events that stand to impact our wallets and the country’s prospects, starting with the repo rate announcement this week.
Semigration became the property buzzword of 2023, and the phenomenon shows no signs of slowing down. While remote working capabilities are certainly a driving force, municipal performance (or rather the lack thereof) is also increasingly touted as a key factor.
The new year brings changes, notably with the appointment of a new CEO at the NPPC, and a new chairman at Rebosa.
There seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel for the scandal plagued NAR with new president, Tracy Kasper’s shock blackmail-related resignation.
eXp Realty announces the launch of its luxury real estate program, eXp Luxury, into the dynamic international markets of South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
PayProp and Reapit, two leading property technology solution providers, announced they are joining forces to deliver greater value and innovation to real estate and rental agents worldwide.
It has recently come to light that, in addition to the so-called ‘accreditation fees’ many HOAs are “forcing” agents to contravene the PPA by penalising sellers by refusing to release clearance certificates if the agent refuses to pay either their ‘fee’, or a fine for not being registered with the estate.
Last week, a Nelson Mandela Bay estate agent found himself at the centre of a hostage situation, as reported in The Herald. Jan le Roux, CE of Rebosa, advises agents on how to stay safe while doing their jobs.
Recently launched, the Best Agent platform claims to enable South African consumers to see which estate agents have sold which properties in their neighbourhoods. Positioning it as the ‘Tripadvisor’ for the real estate industry
On Thursday, 2 November, BetterHome Group celebrated its 40th anniversary, acknowledging the exceptional individuals and businesses that have made the Group what it is today. The evening paid special honour to Jan le Roux, who has played a pivotal role in shaping the residential real estate industry over the past 40 years.