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Renovations and alterations - when are plans required?

As a general rule, approved building plans are not a requirement for a valid transfer, unless if it is a special condition in terms of the sale agreement.

A Sole Mandate gives sellers the edge in this market

Sellers now need every advantage, and a Sole Mandate is the best sales strategy to ensure they do not lose out on potential buyers.

Ensure you are working with a properly qualified estate agent

Ensuring the agent is properly qualified is vital because it offers protection not just for sellers, but also for buyers as well as for the agent.

Important aspects about bequests to persons married in community of property

We thought we would highlight the importance of understanding what happens with bequests to someone who is married in community of property.

What every homeowner should know about being a good neighbour

Good neighbourly relations add quality of life and value when selling since buyers want to know they are moving into a neighbourly area.

The importance of a Will

With a professionally drawn up Will, you get to decide who gets your property when you die rather than leaving it up to the legal system.

Why a Sole Mandate is a game changer for sellers?

Sellers often mistakenly believe that an Open Mandate and multiple will sell their property faster or secure a higher price.

Selecting the right area agent impacts how quickly you sell, and the price achieved

Statistics show that the right area agent impacts how quickly you sell, and the price achieved.

Important advice if you are thinking about purchasing property on auction

The first, is that property sold on auction is usually "voetstoots", meaning it is sold "as is" with its visible and invisible defects.

What is a reasonable offer in the current market?

An important aspect to the current market dynamics is understanding whether sellers might be open to negotiating their price and by how much.

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