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Selling a property while a tenant is still living in it can be done successfully, but it requires clear communication, proper planning and respect for both the landlord’s and tenant’s rights...

Most buyers decide on a house before they even pull into the driveway. That is why an agent’s best tool is a great online listing. Using high-end photos and great descriptions to make potential buyers do not just scroll past, but actually walk through the door...

A successful real estate journey hinges on a collaborative and transparent relationship between sellers and their chosen agents, ensuring that both parties work in tandem towards a common goal - selling the property for the best possible outcome...

Property for sale in Pretoria East continues to attract first-time buyers seeking affordable starter homes, as well as empty-nesters looking to downsize. With its diverse housing market, the area perfectly accommodates these changing lifestyle needs...

Co-ownership disputes are becoming more common as rising living costs, relationship changes and financial pressure place strain on households...

FICA compliance is the legal baseline. It is the minimum standard that every estate agent operating in South Africa must meet, and meeting it is not optional...

Municipal account disputes have become one of the most common causes of property transfer delays in South Africa, with many transactions being held up for weeks or even months while outstanding charges are investigated and resolved. Proactive intervention by estate agents can often prevent these problems from escalating into collapsed sales...

A property is not just an asset. It is tied to a life that has changed. And the legal frameworks governing these transactions are strict, with specific requirements that must be met before any sale can proceed...

The property market often moves in cycles, with periods that favour buyers and periods that favour sellers. While these changing conditions can influence negotiation dynamics, they do not completely determine the outcome of a property transaction...

As rental costs continue to rise across many parts of South Africa, increasing numbers of tenants are reconsidering whether a monthly housing budget of around R15,000 may be better spent on purchasing a property rather than continuing to rent...

The Property24 ChatGPT app allows users to discover property listings across South Africa through a simple, natural conversation. Whether you are looking to buy, rent, or just browse the market, the integration allows you to communicate exactly what you’re looking for, in your own words...

The sooner you recognise the market is shifting, the sooner you can adjust your strategy. Waiting too long often leads to extended time on the market, repeated price reductions, and weaker final offers...

Ultimately, trust is built through consistency, honesty, and follow-through, by positioning yourself as someone who genuinely has their best interests at heart, not just during the transaction, but beyond it as well...

A properly structured agreement protects both parties and reduces the risk of conflict during what is already a stressful process...

For most people, selling a home is not just a financial transaction. There are memories, family decisions and future plans attached to it. Good agents understand that and help sellers navigate the uncertainty calmly and professionally...

Located at 29 Scott Street, Waverley, this upgraded commercial precinct offers a practical, highly visible and well-connected business address, with office options designed to suit owner-occupiers, investors, professional firms and growing companies...

The increase underlines the need for home buyers to approach the market strategically, particularly if economists are correct in saying that rates may not start declining again until next year...

The SARB's Monetary Policy Committee decided to increase the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%, bringing the prime lending rate to 10.50% effective from 29 May...

A significant shift is on the horizon for Cape Town’s short-term rental market, as the City of Cape Town proposes updates to its rates policy aimed at creating greater fairness across the commercial accommodation sector...

The technology that resonates in this market is the technology that addresses the challenges South Africans actually live with every day: Power security. Physical security. Connectivity...