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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
Guidance for Swallows: Navigating South African Visas, Tax Implications, and Property Ownership
How do marriages in and out of community of property affect signing capacity?
Can a buyer or seller cancel an offer to purchase?
What is a Suspensive condition?
Am I required to disclose defects when I sell my home?
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Industry FAQ Guide
How do you apply for a trust account exemption if you are an existing property practitioner who does not need a trust account and does not want to mandate a payment processing agent?
How do you register an intern agent with the PPRA?
What are the criteria for a NQF4 qualification for real estate agents?
Who qualifies to do an independent review of financial statements?
Who must register with the PPRA in South Africa?
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Buyer FAQ Guide
How much deposit do I need to buy a house in South Africa?
Why is a home inspection important before I buy a home?
What are conveyancing fees?
How much should you earn to afford a house in South Africa?
What is a buyer's market?
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Home Loans FAQ Guide
What is surety?
How do I check if I qualify for a home loan?
What factors could delay your bond registration?
When is a Building Loan shortfall likely to occur?
Do I need life insurance before I can get a home loan?
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Property Types FAQ Guide
What is a bank owned property?
What is an industrial property?
What is an erf number?
What is affordable housing?
What is a simplex?
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Seller FAQ Guide
Should I make repairs to my home before I list?
What is my home worth?
What is an estate agent's commission?
How much will it cost to sell my home?
Can I take my light fixture (or other home features) with me?
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Financial FAQ Guide
What are the requirements for a property to be sold as a going concern (0% VAT payable)?
How do you calculate affordability?
What does appreciation mean in real estate?
What are bank proceeds?
What is Debt-to-Income Ratio?
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Rental FAQ Guide
Can a landlord cancel my lease when the property is sold?
Should I ask for a deposit?
What happens when your lease agreement ends?
Can the landlord and/or estate agent do a credit check on me?
Am I allowed to know why my rental application was denied?
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General FAQ Guide
Why should I use a local real estate agent?
What is a municipal valuation?
What is overcapitalisation?
What is the difference between transfer costs, transfer duty and bond costs?
What is a cadastral?
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