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This week in SA property…
Bad news for SA Property
Things aren’t looking too rosy for the world of real estate in South Africa this week. But after a loooong time of only positive headlines about the property market in South Africa, an impartial person might actually see the recent developments as a welcome change. But who, on the other hand, is impartial when it comes to their real estate, hmmm?
This is a summary of things we have noticed happening in the realm of South African real estate this past week: See the rest of This week in SA property… »
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Real Estate Calculators
We have been quite busy re-posting old articles that we feel still have value to our visitors. As part of this process we also updated the real estate calculators that were available on the old Huis-Huis website. And we figure that a a list of links to all those calculators would be a dandy idea. So, without further ado, here is our collection of handy real estate calculators for you to use: Continue reading Real Estate Calculators »
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Bond Registration Costs Calculator
THIS MORTGAGE BOND REGISTRATION COSTS CALCULATOR HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CALCULATION OF MORTGAGE BOND REGISTRATION COSTS AS OF 1 July 2009
Simply enter your purchase price and press the Calculate button to view your transfer duty. (Do not use any alphabetical letters or commas when entering amount details.) More Bond Registration Costs Calculator »
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Transfer Cost Calculator
Calculate transfer costs here!
THIS TRANSFER COST CALCULATOR HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CALCULATION OF TRANSFER DUTY AND OTHER TRANSFER COSTS AS OF 1 July 2009
Yes, you found it! This is the one-stop transfer costs calculator that allows you to calculate ALL the costs involved in purchasing property in South Africa all at once. Find out more about Transfer Cost Calculator »
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Use Your Own Transferring Attorney!
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Sellers, I advise you to use your own transferring attorney. In my mind the seller has the most to lose. By appointing your own transferring attorney, you are ensuring that your attorney will represent your best interests above all the other parties involved. It shouldn’t cost you a penny, because the buyer will pay the transfer fees.
The Buyer, Seller and Estate Agent all have their own interests to consider and protect in an Offer to Purchase. The interests of all the parties are important and may involve very different considerations. Conflicts of interest can and do arise, so as the seller, make sure that your interests are protected at all times by getting proper legal advice. Get the full Use Your Own Transferring Attorney! »
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