by homefairco | Sep 11, 2015 | Buying Advice, Property Advice
Buying a house is possibly up there as one of the most important decisions you will make. But many people plunge headlong into it without proper planning. By a strange twist of fate most people tend to make the same mistakes when it comes to buying a house. Buying a...
by homefairco | Sep 10, 2015 | Property Advice, Selling Advice
Your house might be one of the best properties in the neighbourhood, but you may still find it hard to sell. Here are the Big 5 home seller secrets to guide and help you to sell your home fast: 1. Get rid of excess stuff Remove all the excess stuff from your house and...
by homefairco | Sep 9, 2015 | Property Advice, Selling Advice
It is an onerous task to prepare your house for sale and requires a lot of planning. If you share your home with a pampered pooch, then you need to make arrangements for the arrival of unexpected guests. Although your dog’s modus operandi with guests may be a sloppy...
by homefairco | Sep 8, 2015 | Property Advice, Selling Advice
Believe it or not, furniture is a big selling point in property viewings. It allows prospective Buyers to imagine what living in a certain home would be like. In some cases, Buyers not only fall in love with a property, they can become besotted with your furniture...
by homefairco | Sep 7, 2015 | Buying Advice, Property Advice
South Africans keen on buying or selling property, should be aware of their rights in relation to the voetstoots clause. Now, voetstoots is as South African as Oom Schalk’s Peach Brandy – but what does it mean and what bearing does it have on the purchase of...
by homefairco | Sep 4, 2015 | Property Advice, Selling Advice
Spring has sprung and the flowers are blooming marvellous. What better time for new beginnings and possibly greener pastures as well? Yes, the time to sell your house is now. Having trouble believing this? Take a look at the number of neighbourhood properties with For...
by homefairco | Sep 3, 2015 | Property Advice, Selling Advice
One of the most important aspects of buying or selling a property is obtaining a Rates Clearance Certificate. To sell your property in South Africa, you are required by the law to get Rates Clearance from the municipality. As the seller, you are responsible for...
by homefairco | Sep 2, 2015 | Buying Advice, Property Advice
The real estate market has seen a marked change in buyer tendencies in South Africa. Until 2007, when the market was healthy and thriving, almost every home had some appreciation value. You could buy property anywhere and see the value improve over a course of three...
by homefairco | Sep 1, 2015 | Buying Advice, Property Advice
When the global economy took a hit in 2008-09, the real estate market nearly crashed and burned. It was no different here is South Africa, with people hesitant to make any major investments during times of economic uncertainty. When the recession hit, most industry...
by homefairco | Aug 31, 2015 | Buying Advice, Property Advice
Today’s students are our business and social leaders of tomorrow, so student power is a major driving force for the future success of South Africa. The numbers of students in South Africa is increasing year upon year, and the excellent reputation that our...