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Real Estate FAQ

Looking for answers on common buying, selling, renting or home finance questions?
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Property Types FAQ Guide
What is a small holding
What is an erf number?
What is a distressed property?
What is a penthouse?
What is a guest house?
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Seller FAQ Guide
How much will it cost to sell my home?
What is an open mandate?
Do I need a home inspector?
What is a sole mandate?
What is my home worth?
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Financial FAQ Guide
What is an access bond?
What is repossession?
What is Debt-to-Income Ratio?
What is a bank guarantee?
What is a balloon payment?
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Home Loans FAQ Guide
Do I need fire insurance?
When is a Building Loan shortfall likely to occur?
Do I need to pay my home loan with a debit order?
What is a variable rate loan
How are the interest rates calculated?
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Buyer FAQ Guide
How do I determine what I can afford?
How much deposit should I have saved up?
What is an agreement of sale?
What is an agent's commisison?
What is transfer duty?
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Rental FAQ Guide
Should I ask for a deposit?
Do I have to sign a written lease?
What information should be in a lease?
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General FAQ Guide
What is fractional ownership?
What is immovable property?
Why should I use an estate agent?
What is liquidation?
What is an auction?
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