‘Uncategorized’ Category Archives
Apr
Selling your home – Part 2
by Annalien in Advice to sellers, Featured properties, Investment opportunities, New listings, Property market, Uncategorized


Continued... As mentioned in our previous article it is important to remember what impact first impressions have on prospective buyers. Should your house already be on the market for more than 6 months consider the option of staging your home. It may very well be worth the expense in the end and it may not require ...
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 ...
Oct
Hygge means hibernating. Let the sun shine in!
by Annalien in Uncategorized


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 ...
Oct
Take a break from your winter decor
by Annalien in Advice to sellers, Announcements, Featured properties, Property market, Uncategorized


Draw back the curtains, open the windows and doors and let in the natural sunlight and fresh air; for spring is here. These blinds work great when seeking to control the amount of light coming into a space. By way of instance, you want some sunlight shining through your windows but do not want the sun ...
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 ...
Sep
Did you know that the Vaal River is about 180million years old?
by Annalien in Announcements, Uncategorized, Vaal river info

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 ...
Jul
Day care for orphaned or vulnerable children
by Annalien in Announcements, Events, Uncategorized, Vaal river info


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 ...
May
Let us treat water like diamonds
by Annalien in Uncategorized

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