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Real Estate FAQ

Looking for answers on common buying, selling, renting or home finance questions?
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Legal FAQ Guide
Do I need a solar certificate of compliance?
Why do Conveyancing Attorneys require a copy of your marriage certificate and registered antenuptial contract when the property is or will be registered in your name only and not in your spouse’s name?
What is important to insert in a sale agreement where the sale of a property is subject to the sale of the purchaser's property?
How does the transfer process work if you are purchasing from a deceased estate?
If I am married in community of property does my spouse or partner have to sign the sale agreement as a seller or buyer?
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Industry FAQ Guide
What are the powers of the PPRA?
Who is required to have their annual financial statements independently reviewed?
How do I become a real estate agent in South Africa?
Do I need to apply to the PPRA to have an independent review of my financial statements, instead of an audit?
Who qualifies to do an independent review of financial statements?
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Buyer FAQ Guide
What does buy-to-rent mean?
How much should you earn to afford a house in South Africa?
Who pays for transfer duty?
What happens after signing an offer to purchase?
How do you ensure enough time for paying a deposit?
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Home Loans FAQ Guide
What is an administration fee?
Who will register my home loan?
What factors could delay your bond registration?
When is a Building Loan shortfall likely to occur?
What is FLISP?
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Property Types FAQ Guide
What is an erf number?
What is vacant land?
What is an office?
What is a cluster?
What is an industrial property?
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Seller FAQ Guide
Why shouldn't I sell my house without an estate agent?
What is the difference between open and sole mandates?
What is a public auction?
What is a seller's market?
What is a multi-listing service?
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Financial FAQ Guide
How do you calculate affordability?
What are the requirements for a property to be sold as a going concern (0% VAT payable)?
What is a guarantee and how long should it take to issue?
What is amortization?
What is a credit score and how is it calculated?
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Rental FAQ Guide
Can I change the locks and lock my tenant out?
What happens when your lease agreement ends?
Am I allowed to know why my rental application was denied?
How can I end my lease early
Can the landlord and/or estate agent do a credit check on me?
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General FAQ Guide
How can I check if a property practitioner is registered with the PPRA?
What is a property liquidation?
How does the property transfer process work?
What is a cadastral?
What is a Comparative Market Analysis?
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