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Real Estate FAQ
Looking for answers on common buying, selling, renting or home finance questions?
Browse our FAQ section or ask our MyProperty AI Bot
Legal FAQ Guide
What happens if I lost my title deed?
What is a gas compliance certificate?
What are the VAT implications for Property Sales and Rentals?
How do marriages in and out of community of property affect signing capacity?
Who appoints the transfer attorney in a property sale, the seller or the buyer?
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Industry FAQ Guide
Who is required to have their annual financial statements independently reviewed?
How do you apply for a trust account exemption if you are a new property practitioner?
Who is the EAAB?
Do I need to apply to the PPRA to have an independent review of my financial statements, instead of an audit?
Whose auditor is required to annually submit an audit report on trust accounts?
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Buyer FAQ Guide
How much home can I afford in South Africa?
What is an offer to purchase?
How do you ensure enough time for paying a deposit?
How much should you earn to afford a house in South Africa?
Why is a home inspection important before I buy a home?
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Home Loans FAQ Guide
What is a bond guarantee?
Does being pre-approved for a home loan mean approved?
What is a prequalification?
How to apply for a home loan when you are self-employed
How do I apply for FLISP?
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Property Types FAQ Guide
What is a penthouse?
What is a bank owned property?
What is a small holding
What is a game farm?
What is a freehold?
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Seller FAQ Guide
How much will it cost to sell my home?
Why shouldn't I sell my house without an estate agent?
What is a SPLUMA certificate
What are the usual costs involved for a Seller when selling a property?
What is a public auction?
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Financial FAQ Guide
What does appreciation mean in real estate?
What is the general rule of thumb regarding VAT and property transactions?
What are the requirements for a property to be sold as a going concern (0% VAT payable)?
What does consolidation of debt mean?
What is FICA?
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Rental FAQ Guide
Can the landlord and/or estate agent do a credit check on me?
Can I increase the rent in the middle of the lease period?
What information should be in a lease?
What questions must a landlord ask their rental estate agent?
What happens when your lease agreement ends?
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General FAQ Guide
How are property valuations done?
What is immovable property?
How long does it take to install a residential solar panel system?
What is a property liquidation?
What is the difference between transfer costs, transfer duty and bond costs?
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