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HOME LOANS GET MORE EXPENSIVE WITH LATEST INTEREST RATE HIKE
We start the year with the second instalment of interest rate hikes following the latest announcement by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to increase the repo rate by 25 basis points to 4%, leaving...
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RE/MAX NATIONAL HOUSING REPORT Q4 2021
Housing Market Activity Subsides
The fourth quarter of 2021 revealed a change in tide for the property market, either owing to seasonality or to the start of an equilibrium following the first inte...
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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE BANKS TO APPROVE A HOME LOAN IN SOUTH AFRICA?
Getting a home loan is one of the most important steps to becoming a property owner. But how does the bond application process work and how long does it take banks to approve a home loan in South Afri...
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CHANGING LIVES, ONE SPORTS BURSARY AT A TIME
RE/MAX has always been committed to positively impacting the lives of those living within the communities we serve. In 2022, The RE/MAX Foundation sponsored two students with a full bursary...
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RE/MAX SA PARTNERS WITH SUNSHINE LADIES TOUR
The much-anticipated Sunshine Ladies Tour tees off in February 2022 and this year it boasts not only a massive prize money hike, but also a few new sponsors – including RE/MAX of Southern Africa...
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RE/MAX EXPANDS ITS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
As globalization increases, the need for truly global real estate brands increases alongside it. Adding to its vast global presence in over 110 countries and territories, RE/MAX continues to move into...
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HOW WILL THE PROPERTY MARKET PERFORM IN 2022?
Remarkably, within a pandemic year, the property market has experienced somewhat of a boom. Record-low interest rates and the change in lifestyle resulted in an increase in buyer activity that kept th...
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LANDLORD VS TENANT: A GUIDE TO PROPERTY RENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
One of the hardest jobs facing any landlord is trying to find a suitable tenant. However, a landlord’s responsibilities don't end once the lease is signed. In many ways, this is just the beg...
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TOP 20 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT
Some might say that selling your house can be just as exciting as buying it. Yet it’s understandable if you’re feeling a bit nervous about this new chapter in your life. It can also be a s...
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HOW TO PREP YOUR HOME FOR PET-SITTERS
The bags are packed, and the tickets are booked. But what happens to your beloved pets while you’re away? An empty home is easy enough to leave behind when you are travelling simply switch off a...
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