Cool it

27 March 2017
Once an Offer to Purchase has been signed by both the buyer and seller, it immediately becomes a legal and binding Sale Agreement, warns Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of South...
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Why is homeowner's insurance so important?

16 March 2017
For most, their home will be the largest financial asset they will ever own, which is why homeowner’s insurance is imperative. Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern...
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Using a bond originator

13 March 2017
The process of applying for a home loan can be involved and often time-consuming, which is why so many would-be homeowners choose to make use of a bond origination company to assist them, says Adri...
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How to cancel your home loan

09 March 2017
In certain cases, homeowners who have paid off their home loan may have the option to keep their bond account open, which will keep the loan facility available to them. Adrian Goslett, Regional Dir...
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Be aware of possible rental scams

08 March 2017
While the Internet is an extremely useful tool, it has also made it easier for criminals to prey on prospective tenants – with the number of incidences on the increase. Adrian Goslett, Region...
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Hive living - a growing trend

07 March 2017
As many consumers feel the financial constraints of higher living costs, coupled with the rising property prices, more and more people have turned to hive living as means to get into the property m...
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Questions to ask the conveyancing attorney

03 March 2017
Ownership of a property takes more than a signature on an Offer to Purchase or for that matter the payment of the purchase price.  The property needs to go through the process of transfer and...
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Property value affects rates and taxes

24 February 2017
Each month homeowners receive a bill for the rates and taxes applicable to their property, but what are these municipal rates used for and how is the amount worked out? Regional Director and CEO of...
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Using a trust to buy a property

23 February 2017
A trust is a legal entity created by a trust founder that can be used to purchase and own property. Once a trust is created, all assets are placed into the trust by either the trust founder donatin...
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Be prepared for the unexpected

21 February 2017
Owning a home is a long-term commitment that can span a lifetime. While we all hope for the best, it is likely that at some stage during our lives, a home emergency of some kind will strike, so it...
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