It always a challenge to compete with unethical estate agents offering unsustainable commissions and high property values to get mandates. Here are ten things that ethical agents can consider to protect their reasonable and negotiable commission structures, while explaining that managing the sale of a property professionally protects a seller’s best and optimum price. Here…
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by Andre de Villiers For most agents if someone in the office does “the marketing” that’s good enough. That’s because for most agents it is understood that “marketing” is a function that is up to the business they are aligned with. The reality however is that what your online authority really requires is probably not…
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South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list” has been hailed as a defining moment for the country’s economy — and particularly for the property sector, which stands to benefit from renewed investor confidence and greater financial stability. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) described the delisting as the culmination of a “difficult but…
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As we approach the end of 2025, REMAX Southern Africa takes stock of what the year has taught us about the South African residential property market. Seismic shifts in buyer behaviour, interest rates, regional patterns and investment sentiment have marked the year. “While the market is not without its challenges, there are clear and actionable lessons emerging…
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15 August 2025 Numbeo have analysed search logs from the past two years on Numbeo to uncover where residents of each country dream of moving, traveling, or exploring. Here are the top searches worldwide and a closer look at country-specific destinations. Globally Most Searched Countries South Africa’s Top Destination Searches United Kingdom’s Top Destination Searches…
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10 August 2025 Real Estate Insider has launched a monthly feature on an area, with a representative luxury homes of the Western Cape, being represented by a leading agent in the area. The objective will be to also spotlight areas that are less well associated with Luxury Homes, but where there is clear eviodence of…
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One of the less spoken about impacts of technology is its impact on the global real estate industry, as it has facilitated the creation of low cost global networks that have revolutionised the way properties are bought, sold, and managed across borders. With the advancements in communication and data management, real estate professionals are now…
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Ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) South Africans are increasingly turning to private market assets as the public market shrinks, with these assets set to more than double in the next five years. This is according to Stonehage Fleming private markets partner Richard Hill, who outlined why many UHNW families prefer to invest in private assets. Hill said private…
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