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  “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Albert Einstein Why does a transferring attorney have to obtain municipal clearance figures and a municipal clearance certificate from the municipality, in order to transfer a property onto a new Purchasers name? There are certain documents that a transferring attorney is required to lodge at … Continued

A long, long time ago the property sector of the JSE was a boring place for investors. It did not yield results higher than other more vibrant and faster growing sectors. But it was predictable, virtually guaranteed. How times have changed. In those days, landlords could more or less count on getting at least a … Continued

As the excitement of the 2019 general elections begins to die down, the question on most citizens’ lips is, “What happens now?” For the property market, at least, predictions are cautiously optimistic. The property market is not out of the woods quite yet, but we are expecting a slow and steady improvement in activity and … Continued

Now that the General Elections have smoothly run their course and most of the speculations have abated, we expect an upswing of positive market sentiment. This increased positivity on the national and international fronts will definitely result in more qualified buyers returning to the market. These buyers have been waiting for a good period of … Continued

Some of the more experienced DIY-ers have been talking about this project for a while, creating a huge buzz about it online. And if you like to build things as well, it might be right up your… backyard. This ‘garden house’ byAllwoodcan be converted into a guesthouse, studio, garden house, pool house, or truly anything … Continued

Not all of us have a degree in economics. Understanding how external forces within the greater economy impact the price of property can be confusing. But, if you are in the market, then you do need to grasp its ebbs and flows or face the risk of being dragged under with its undercurrents. UNDERSTANDING DEMAND … Continued

There is almost certainly not a single industry that’s unaffected by technology. We’re all familiar with the major technological “disruptors” of the past decade – think Uber, Netflix and Airbnb, to name just a few. It’s comes as no surprise then that technology is slowly but surely changing the face of the property market too. … Continued

Image: Megan West, Interior Stylist No need for fancy DIY skills, a lot of money, or a ton of time to pull off these yard upgrades. It’s your yard — yours to do with as you wish. And while that’s great, that doesn’t mean you have to be one of those people who spends every spare … Continued

How to Sell Your House Fast In some real estate markets, the number of active listings dramatically increases every week. As a seller, how do you plan on making your home stand out among the thousands of available properties? Don’t fall into the category of stumped sellers whose properties linger on the market for months … Continued

Turns out, first impressions are worth a whole lot. Or at least to real estate agents stepping into a home for the first time—especially if they’ve been tasked to sell. So what do they notice? I asked eight real estate experts to weigh in. Here’s what they said: 1. The floors “Believe it or not, … Continued