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Latest news from the South African property professional.
Protect yourself against cybercrime when conducting rental property transactions
With so much information now available online, it’s become straightforward for scammers to impersonate legitimate…
4 December 2023
HOAs are now extorting agents to the detriment of sellers
It has recently come to light that, in addition to the so-called ‘accreditation fees’ many…
27 November 2023
A repo reprieve, at least for now
The Reserve Bank’s MPC elected to leave the repo rate unchanged at 8.25%; what are…
27 November 2023
Get it now: the November BetterBond Property Brief
The November BetterBond Property Brief is out and Dr Roelof Botha shares several factors that…
27 November 2023
A cautionary tale: estate agent targeted by criminals
Last week, a Nelson Mandela Bay estate agent found himself at the centre of a…
20 November 2023
Why regular fee reviews are your ticket to sustainable growth
Many property management business owners’ current fee model is not too different from the one…
20 November 2023
Are Restraint of Trade agreements strangling property professionals into compliance?
How do property professionals protect themselves and their livelihoods against restrictive and often one-sided Restraint…
20 November 2023
Co-buying makes homeownership more affordable for young buyers
Co-buying often occurs between couples; it’s also become popular among friends, business partners and relatives.…
20 November 2023
Q3 TPN Rental Report: rental escalations are slowing in response to price-sensitive consumers
Despite a tough economy and constrained household budgets, more tenants are paying their rent for…
20 November 2023
RE/MAX SA wins ‘Best Use of Digital out of Home’ at global awards
For their innovative marketing efforts, RE/MAX of Southern Africa – in partnership with Mark1, Innovocean,…
14 November 2023
