Selling a property with defects: What you need to know
The purchaser signs an agreement of sale with the seller. The property is transferred into the purchaser’s name. A month later, there is heavy rainfall and they realise that the roof is leaking. Is the seller liable to repair the roof or the purchaser, as the new owner? To understand which party is liable, one […]
Are you ready to enter the letting world?
Letting real estate seems like a sure-fire way to make an income as a real estate owner, but the possibilities come with certain considerations. The simple fact is that not every property (or every owner) is cut out for the letting world, at least not at present. Timing Unfortunately, the biggest obstacle to property letting […]
Understanding conveyancing fees and what you’re paying for
Buying your first home is one of the benchmarks in every person’s life. Whether it’s a small apartment to rest in after a day’s work, a home to raise a family in, or a studio apartment that allows you to tap into your creativity, your first home is a landmark from which the rest of […]
Repo rate and the real estate impact
Buying a home in an economy that is constantly shifting requires careful consideration and research. The greatest question to ask may very well be, “Will I be able to afford this investment no matter what happens next?” Unfortunately, this question may not have enjoyed the prevalence it deserved over the past few months. As the […]