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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 should I know about when a deceased estate is party to a sales agreement?
What is a deeds office?
What does it mean to buy or sell a property voetstoots?
Do I need a compliance certificate?
How do marriages in and out of community of property affect signing capacity?
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Industry FAQ Guide
What are the powers of the PPRA?
How do I become a real estate agent in South Africa?
What is the difference between the PPRA and the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB)?
Do managing agents have to comply with the regulated real estate agent education?
Who must register with the PPRA in South Africa?
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Buyer FAQ Guide
What are the important milestones after lodgement in the Deeds office?
When should I do a home inspection?
What is an offer to purchase?
Who pays for transfer duty?
What is an agreement of sale?
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Home Loans FAQ Guide
What is an access bond?
What is a step down rate?
What factors could delay your bond registration?
What are bond cancellation fees?
When is a Building Loan shortfall likely to occur?
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Property Types FAQ Guide
What is a farm?
What is a guest house?
What is a duplex?
What is a small holding
What is a cluster?
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Seller FAQ Guide
What is a seller's market?
Do I need a home inspector?
Should I make repairs to my home before I list?
Can I take my light fixture (or other home features) with me?
How do stage my home to sell?
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Financial FAQ Guide
How does bridging finance work?
What does appreciation mean in real estate?
What is bridging finance?
What is a credit score and how is it calculated?
When should I use home equity?
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Rental FAQ Guide
What happens when your lease agreement ends?
Who is the rental housing tribunal?
Do I have to sign a written lease?
Can I withhold the rent if the landlord doesn't maintain the property?
Can the landlord and/or estate agent do a credit check on me?
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General FAQ Guide
What is fractional ownership of property in South Africa?
What is a floor plan?
Does my area get enough sun for solar power system?
What is a building inspector in South Africa?
What are municipal rates?
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