Willem Potgieter

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Costs of selling your home
Market & Opinion
Costs of selling your home
16 Jan 2023
There are a number of costs to factor in when selling a property – many of which are payable upfront before transfer can occur. To avoid being caught short, sellers are advised to have adequate savings in place before placing their home on the market.
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How to take better listing photos of your home
Market & Opinion
How to take better listing photos of your home
29 Dec 2022
Home sellers used to count on curb appeal to make a good first impression on potential buyers. Now, with more homebuyers starting their house hunt online, a home’s “picture appeal” is taking over as the top way to impress buyers.
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Collect rent in cash? Make sure you stay compliant with money laundering rules
Legal
Collect rent in cash? Make sure you stay compliant with money laundering rules
24 Jan 2023
According to an International Monetary Fund assessment, “the widespread use of cash in South Africa poses a high risk for money laundering and terrorist financing”. With that in mind, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued a report in October 2021 requiring substantial legislative changes by November 2022 in order for South Africa to avoid being greylisted by the international watchdog.
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What are the signs of a changing property market?
Market & Opinion
What are the signs of a changing property market?
16 Mar 2023
It is impossible to time the property market with total accuracy but, for those who know what to look out for, there are a few key indicators that can point to a potential change in market conditions.
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