‘Advice to buyers’ Category Archives
Dec
Where is your title deed? Act now!
by Annalien in Advice to buyers, Advice to sellers, Announcements, FAQs, Uncategorized

PROPERTY OWNERS, BUYERS AND AGENTS: LOST TITLE DEEDS AND BONDS – DON'T DELAY! (With permission from: Newsletter De Wet Reitz Inc) In January 2019 new amendments to Regulations for the replacement of lost title deeds (and similar documents like mortgage bonds and notarial bonds – see below) were published. They were very onerous and slated to ...
May
Another coal mine prospect threatens the Vaal Dam and Vaal River environment
by Annalien in Advice to buyers, Advice to sellers, Announcements, Estates, Events, FAQs, Investment opportunities, Property market, Vaal river info


Closing date for comments from the public is 5 June 2019 . We would like to inform you that the draft EIA-EMPr report is available for a public review period of 32 days, from Friday, 3 May 2019 until Wednesday, 5 June 2019. SCOPING AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTING PROCESS (S&EIR): APPLICATION FOR A MINING RIGHT FOR THE ...
Apr
Why are people selling their homes today? 8 Reasons why.
by Annalien in Advice to buyers, Advice to sellers, Announcements, FAQs, Uncategorized

A recent FNB survey reveals reasons for selling: Downscaling due to financial pressure Downscaling with life stage Emigrating Relocating within South Africa Upgrading Moving for safety and security reasons Change in family structure Moving to be closer to work or amenities
Oct
No cooling off period for most property purchases
by Annalien in Advice to buyers, Advice to sellers, Estates, FAQs, Investment opportunities, Uncategorized


When an offer to purchase is signed for an existing property over the value of R250,000 there is no cooling off period for the purchaser. Meaning that buyers cannot simply change their mind and cancel the offer to purchase once signed by both parties, and if they do, there may well be serious financial implications. ...
Oct
Be Sure Before Putting Pen to Paper
by Annalien in Advice to buyers, FAQs, Uncategorized


The offer to purchase is a purchase agreement which contains all the terms and conditions attached to the purchase of the property. Buyers cannot simply change their mind after signing an offer to purchase - this document is a legally binding contract. Buyers need to be properly informed by the estate agent during the process of ...
Aug
Latest on Riverspray Lifestyle Estate
by Annalien in Advice to buyers, Advice to sellers, Estates, Events, Featured properties, Investment opportunities, New listings, Property market, Vaal river info


FIBRE OPTICS HAVE FINALLY ARRIVED AT RIVERSPRAY! The infrastructure for fibre optic cables is currently being installed and expected completion date is November 2018. This is great news for residents and sellers alike as it is a welcome technological advance within the estate. Edge Telecoms has been hard at work and will be working around the estate the ...
Apr
Beware before paying! New intercepted invoice scam
by Annalien in Advice to buyers, Advice to sellers, Uncategorized

Please make sure before electronically paying your deposit on your new home to the conveyancing attorney. According to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler on 702's ConsumerTalk conveyancing attorneys have been heavily targeted and banking group Investec recently issued a warning to its clients about the invoice scam. Scammers obtain email addresses of companies which routinely email invoices to their ...
Nov
Do you have to worry about municipal rates that are in arrears?
by Annalien in Advice to buyers, Advice to sellers, Uncategorized

When you buy a new home, the conveyancing attorney applies for a rates clearance certificate from the municipality for the past two years. This will be the responsibility of the seller to pay, before transfer can take place into your name. The South African Constitutional court has recently ruled that it is unconstitutional for municipalities to ...
Nov
Explore the Vaal: River Lodge
by Annalien in Advice to buyers, Estates, Vaal river info


The operative word for this Vaal River estate is "idyllic"! Here you always get that holiday feeling, and you will forever be on holiday - enjoying the sunsets, lazy days and beautiful, wondrous nights with the full moon over the bush veld and the sound of night owls. There is a lot to do for parents, friends ...
Apr
REDUCED River Property on show during April see slideshow
by Annalien in Advice to buyers, Estates, Featured properties, Investment opportunities, New listings, Property market, Vaal river info, Video tours
