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 ...

Don’t forget your soaking sanctuary – a very important room in your home from a woman's perspective. Women inspect the kitchen and bathrooms of any prospective home first. Spruce it up, improve it. Keep it fresh and mold free, keep it tidy; avoid clutter and bottles and tubes and wet towels! If, like me, you like to exchange ...

Draw back the curtains, open the windows and doors and let in the natural sunlight and fresh air; for spring is here. Just as you take a break from your winter wardrobe, so too should you take a break from your chunky,warm winter decor. Follow these guidelines to freshen up your space: 1. Let there be flowers Monet said, ...

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

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.  ...

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 ...

This little 'vaal' river is actually an old man river. Scientists and academics calculate the date of the river's origin at about 180 million years! It probably originated due to the shifting of the tectonic plates which divided Godwana Land into two continents. Did you know that it is in your power and my power to ...

Aid for the Lehlohonolo Day Care Centre, Tumahole, Parys. On Friday 13 July, twelve intrepid cyclists and supporters from Parys will be braving the eastern Free State winter temperatures and long winding district roads in an attempt to travel from Parys to Clarens by mountain bike.  The 275km route consists mainly of district roads and will be ...

How beautiful is this sound? SA major river doing this for the first time in years! https://www.facebook.com/stormreportsaOFFICIAL/videos/1738177296244930/  

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 ...