For traditional agents, it’s all about redefining the meaning of value
Digital disruption, coupled with the rapid, ongoing evolution of the real estate industry and property market, has meant that today’s real estate agents
Industry reacts to Property24 price increase
The annual price increase of the country’s biggest property portal, Property24, was met with some dismay in the property industry last week, especially on social media.
From car guard to estate agent
Selestino Chiko Munyaradzi known as “Selly” was a car guard 10 years ago, till Chris Tyson went outside & asked him one question: “Would you like to work for us?”
Demystifying the proposed Rental Amendment Act
Although a date is yet to be set for the implementation of the looming Rental Housing Amendment Act, many of the proposed changes, including criminal liability for non-compliant landlords, have [...]
FICA Amendment Act adds new layers to property deals
Tracy Bartlett With the compliance deadline for the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Amendment Act fast-approaching, estate agents are becoming increasingly apprehensive as they have yet to [...]
Predictions for the 2019 property market
What a year 2018 has been: from a positive start with a newly instated president to a VAT increase, record-breaking fuel hikes, a recession and blackouts as we enter the festive season.
Tribunal rule on ‘unfair’ penalty for early lease termination
It is business practice that a tenant has to pay a penalty, depending on the terms of the lease agreement, when there is early termination of the lease – but is it fair to charge the full penalty [...]
Property Bill approved by parliament – why Rebosa has concerns with current version
One director late with his FFC registration or audit report and the entire business and all the estate agents employed there find themselves deregistered.