‘FAQs’ 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
What is the latest news on Vaal River properties? What is the market doing?
by Annalien in Advice to sellers, FAQs, Uncategorized

Feb
What is rezoning and subdivision?
by Annalien in Advice to sellers, FAQs


Zoning means the way a property has been registered in terms of its uses and rights, ie the right to use it as residential, for agriculture, or for business practices or industrial. Each of these categories are subdivided into 4 sub categories indicating the density of buildings allowed on the property. Eg: Residential 1: is the zoning which ...
Jan
What is the use of a bond originator?
by Annalien in Advice to sellers, FAQs


Bond originators can greatly improve your chances of getting a loan from a bank, because: They understand the banks. They understand the system and the requirements, so they save time and present your application in the right way. Their services are free for the customer as they get paid by the banks. They present your application in the right way ...
Sep
What is the Lethabo Weir in the Vaal River?
by Annalien in FAQs


Very few members of the public have ever actually been at the Lethabo Weir in the Vaal River. Attached is a picture taken at the weir, which is situated 55 km upstream from the Barrage wall and close to Escom's Lethabo power station. The weir is a wall protruding just above the surface of the Vaal ...
Jun
Map of estates on the Vaal River
by Christian in Estates, FAQs, Vaal river info
