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• The launch of “The Harcourts Foundation” in South Africa

  24 January 2012

  Already passionate and committed to helping their communities and the members within them that have fallen on hard times, Harcourts Real Estate (South Africa) have proudly announced the launch of “The Harcourts Foundation” within the country. This ...

• Moving Checklist: Things to remember when moving houses

  24 January 2012

  Once the elation of buying a new home has worn off, the reality of the monumental task of relocating all your belongings from one residence to the next can be rather daunting. With all the packing and planning that comes with such a change, it can be ...

• Dress for Success: Preparing your home for potential buyers.

  11 November 2011

  As one would give their appearance more attention than usual when going for an interview, one’s home deserves the same attention when preparing to show it to potential buyers. In effect, this viewing closely resembles an interview and therefore the ...

• Is property still considered a good investment?

  11 November 2011

  In the not too distant past property in South Africa was considered a gem, with the years between 2004- 2008 seeing the doubling of property values. Property was in great demand, with many people even moving out of rural areas and looking to purchase ...

• To renovate, or not to renovate- that is the question?

  11 November 2011

  Not satisfied with your home as it stands, and seriously thinking about renovating? It is completely understandable to have visions of your home with a remodelled state-of-the-art kitchen or a newly revamped Moroccan-inspired patio. Such thoughts may ...

• Private Sale vs. The Use of an Estate Agent

  11 October 2011

  Wanting to sell your own home and avoid paying the high cost of commission to an estate agent? It sounds like a great plan, but think again…There are a number of challenges that should be considered when partaking on this much-harder than anticipated ...

• Mandate or no Mandate – that is the Question?

  07 October 2011

  Deciding to give a sole mandate to a real estate agent may be a tough decision to make as a home-seller. Giving the exclusive responsibility of selling ones property to a single agent may be a difficult concept to wrap one’s head around. However if ...

• iPad is introduced to the real estate industry

  03 August 2011

  Most people will agree that the use of technology can ultimately make life more convenient, organised, and altogether more efficient. iPads, Facebook, Twitter, Google Earth and Internet browsing are all routine concepts when socialising, researching ...

• Is your real estate agent qualified?

  07 July 2011

  Most people would never think to consult an unqualified doctor, accountant or lawyer. Why then, when considering that the purchase and sale of a property is one of life’s largest investments, would they consider consulting an unqualified Real Estate ...

• How to value your home

  07 July 2011

  If you are thinking of selling your home, then your biggest concern will undoubtedly be to find out how much your property is worth and essentially what the asking price of your most prized possession should be. Personal sentiment combined with histo ...

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