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CAN LANDSCAPING INFLUENCE THE VALUE OF YOUR PROPERTY?
First impressions count. When it comes to house hunting, that first impression begins with curb appeal: the moment a buyer turns into your road and steps into your garden. In this article, we’ll look at how landscaping can influence the value of your property. What is landscaping? Landscaping can be a big, intimidating word. All it really means is the process of organising and shaping your g
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WHAT DOES RE/MAX PROVIDE YOU?
Apart from the unbeatable global brand recognition and international marketing efforts, RE/MAX also offers a wide range of bespoke tech and training for our agents and franchisees so that they can become successful entrepreneurs. In this article, we introduce you to just some of the tools and learning opportunities that RE/MAX provides you… The RE/MAX Hub Anything can be accomplished with th
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WHEN RENTING, WHO PAYS FOR UTILITIES?
When it comes to rental properties, one question always seems to come up: who shoulders the burden of utility costs? It's a query that can spark debates and a host of misunderstandings. In this blog, we delve into the often murky waters of utility payments in rental agreements and provide an overview of the responsibilities of both tenants and landlords. We also suggest how landlords can prote
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HOW TO MAKE A NEW CITY FEEL LIKE HOME
Moving house is among the top five life stressors and even more so when the move is not just from one house to another, but to a new city or country. In another article, we discussed how the 80:20 principle plays an important role in choosing a new city and preparing for the move. In this article we’ll give you some useful tips and the odd life hack for putting that preparation – the 80% – to work
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WHAT'S A SOLE MANDATE & HOW DOES IT WORK?
Before we dive into this topic, it’s important to understand that an estate agent may not sell your – or any property – unless they have a mandate from you, the owner. A mandate gives the property practitioner the legal authority to advertise and present the property to prospective buyers. We have, in other articles, discussed the difference between an open and sole mandate, and the advantages
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THE IMPACT OF THE REPO RATE ON YOUR HOME LOAN
If you hold any kind of debt, it is important to keep a close eye on interest rates: as interest rates go up, so do your monthly repayments. The interest rate that your bank charges is based on the repo rate which is set by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). To help you stay on top of this, we’ll explain what the repo rate is, how it is set, and, critically, its impact on your home loan. Wh
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