Do’s and Don’ts With Renovations
Some common alterations or additions to buildings will need planning approval. This includes garages, boundary walls, swimming pools and tool…
Badly Behaved Neighbours – Illegal Buildings
What do you do if your neighbour starts building next door without municipal plans? A recent High Court decision confirmed…
FAQ’s About Real Estate
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Be Careful of Part-time Estate Agents
It is common knowledge that there is a high turnover of real estate agents. Many people look at their local…
How Much Is My Property Worth?
The main aim when selling is to attract a wide range of keen buyers. When the price is right, it…
Costs incurred in the purchase of a freehold property
The buyer usually pays a deposit and borrows the balance from a bank, in the form of a mortgage loan….
What happens about the rates account after the sale of a property?
Once the transfer is complete, the council will transfer the rates account from the seller to the buyer. Neither party…
Liaising with conveyancers
It’s imperative for your agent to stay in contact with the conveyancers. The conveyancers (or transferring attorneys) handle the transfer…
Often forgotten costs
Water and electricity accounts You will need to submit an application to the council to open these accounts. You will…
Final closing of a property transaction
One must always budget for final costs of concluding a property transaction. It’s critical to understand what the costs are…
What happens once a transfer to a new owner has occurred?
The buyer will need to open new accounts. There are different types of accounts at the council. The most notable…
Seller’s costs on the sale of a property
Sellers often ask property professionals how much it will cost to sell their property. Here is a summary of the…
Not all renovations are the same
There are two main factors to think about when renovating. 1. What would make your lifestyle as comfortable as possible…
Applying for a loan isn’t scary…
Your credit history and score are important when applying for a loan. Building a strong credit history will impact your…
Why use a bond originator?
A bond originator’s job is to secure the best possible home loan for a home buyer. First of all, they…