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Real Estate FAQ
Looking for answers on common buying, selling, renting or home finance questions?
Browse our FAQ section or ask our MyProperty AI Bot
Legal FAQ Guide
What compliance certificates do I need?
What is a pest control certificate?
Can a buyer or seller cancel an offer to purchase?
What are some common reasons for delays in the property transfer process in South Africa involving both buyers and sellers?
Can I sign an Offer to Purchase as a representative of another?
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Industry FAQ Guide
Who is required to have their annual financial statements independently reviewed?
Do managing agents have to comply with the regulated real estate agent education?
What is the difference between the PPRA and the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB)?
Which business property practitioners qualify for a trust exemption?
Do I need to apply to the PPRA to have an independent review of my financial statements, instead of an audit?
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Buyer FAQ Guide
How much home can I afford in South Africa?
When should I do a home inspection?
What does buy-to-rent mean?
What is an offer to purchase?
What are conveyancing fees?
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Home Loans FAQ Guide
Do I need life insurance before I can get a home loan?
What is surety?
What is an administration fee?
What should I do when my home loan is not approved?
Do I need to pay my home loan with a debit order?
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Property Types FAQ Guide
What is an office?
What is vacant land?
What is a duplex?
What does erf size mean?
What is a guest house?
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Seller FAQ Guide
What is to be disclosed by sellers to purchasers?
What is an estate agent's commission?
Do I need a home inspector?
Can I take my light fixture (or other home features) with me?
How does a property auction work?
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Financial FAQ Guide
What is home equity?
What is the difference between rates and taxes, and levies?
How do you calculate affordability?
What does defaulting on a home loan mean
When should I use home equity?
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Rental FAQ Guide
Do I have to sign a written lease?
Can I evict my tenant?
What questions must a landlord ask their rental estate agent?
Can I increase the rent in the middle of the lease period?
Can I enter the property without my tenant's permission?
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General FAQ Guide
What is the difference between grid-tied and hybrid solar systems?
How are property valuations done?
How can I check if a property practitioner is registered with the PPRA?
How much does a residential solar system cost in South Africa?
What is immovable property?
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