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Latest news from the South African property professional.
SA’s estate agents earn their ‘high’ commission
The ‘high’ commission rate charged by SA’s traditional estate agents is a favoured marketing target…
27 June 2019
Want to own a business? Joining a franchise is one option
Franchising has been called the greatest business model ever invented and has enabled many thousands…
27 June 2019
AI in SA real estate need not be feared
We live in an age where technology has made some jobs obsolete while others are…
20 June 2019
Gen-Z would rather buy than rent
It’s Youth Month, when SA focuses on the 38% of the population aged between 18…
20 June 2019
Powers of attorney…can this expedite the transfer process?
Powers of attorney are often used in property transactions where one of the parties for…
20 June 2019
Good news for buyers as upmarket house prices in Cape Town drop
Average house price growth in the Mother City may have dropped to its’ lowest level…
14 June 2019
One agent assaulted and another hijacked
Recent events again show estate agents in South Africa have to be aware that certain…
13 June 2019
Are you ready for a FIC inspection?
The changes to the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Amendment Act were implemented in October last…
13 June 2019
Hidden costs when using set-fee estate agencies
Low-cost real estate agencies have been making an undeniable splash in the media recently. With…
13 June 2019
Why millennials prefer to rent
The demand for rentals among millennials is on the increase, and it’s easy to see…
13 June 2019
