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UNPACKING THE RENTING TREND ACROSS THE GLOBE
Twenty years ago, purchasing property was an unquestioned right of passage towards which every household strived. Today, households across the globe are choosing to remain in the rental market rather...
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MPC ANNOUNCES STABLE INTEREST RATES
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced today that the prime lending rate will remain at 10% and the repo rate at 6.5%. This follows from a period of wins and losses for the South African econom...
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ANOTHER AGENT ADDED TO THE CIRCLE OF LEGENDS
Roma Naudé, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Property Merchants, qualified for the prestigious Circle of Legends Award, the second highest achievement within RE/MAX, in April 2019. She is the sixth perso...
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RAISING AWARENESS AROUND MEN’S HEALTH THIS NOVEMBER
South Africa’s largest real estate brand is about to get a lot hairier this November. In an effort to raise funds and awareness around various men’s health issues, including testicular and...
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INVEST IN YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE TO SELL
Although kitchen and bathroom renovations still top the list as the upgrades that add the most value to a home, outdoor space is becoming a hot commodity as plot sizes shrink, making them a prime spac...
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUE & MARKETABILITY
The most common mistake sellers make is failing to distinguish between the actual value of their home and its current marketability. While the value of a property is determined by things such as its s...
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WAYS TO HELP CHILDREN COPE WITH A MOVE
Moving can be an extremely positive experience, provided parents can keep their children involved and informed to help them cope throughout the move. A change in routine and lifestyle can bring about...
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3 TIPS FOR GOOD RETURNS ON A HOLIDAY HOME
A holiday home investment provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. And, with the wide variety of leisure destinations throughout the country, buyers are spoilt for choice when it co...
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HOW REPEAT BUYERS CAN FINANCE THEIR NEW HOME
Most repeat buyers rely on the equity from the sale of their first home to finance their new home. However, the process of cancelling one home loan to take out another is not always simple. It is ther...
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MISTAKES EMPTY-NESTERS MAKE WHEN DOWNSIZING
Relocating after your last child leaves the nest can be an emotional experience – especially if you are a tightly-knit family. It can be difficult to adjust your thinking when viewing new homes,...
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