The POPI Act is a new all-inclusive piece of legislation that safeguards the integrity and sensitivity of private information. Companies are required to carefully manage the data capture and storage process of Personal Information within the lawful framework as set out in the Act. Below is the definition of Personal …
A last will and testament is a legal document that lets you decide what happens with your estate after you die. Yet, according to a recent survey, almost two-thirds of all Americans don’t have a will. If you’re among them, you should know that there are many reasons to have a …
If your legal agreements leave you cross-eyed, fear not: Private Property has defined and simplified the top 20 property terms you should know. Top 20 property terms Let’s get right down to it: clearing up the confusion you may feel when confronted with legal terminology or property industry jargon is …
Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Agent Buyers and sellers are on separate sides of the fence when it comes to home sales. What one is trying to achieve is often diametrically opposed to what the other wants to see happen—the first usually want to steal the property while the other …
What is home repossession? If a borrower defaults on payment and money needs to be recovered by the credit provider, the credit provider is entitled to cancel prior agreements made on the house to recover the funds owed. What is the process? The bank gets in touch with the debtor to discuss …
Effective communication is a fundamental factor within successful relationships. This is especially true for the relationship between the prospective homebuyer and their real estate agent. An open communication channel is imperative for an agent to fully understand what a buyer wants and needs. Yet, according to Regional Director and CEO …
Buying commercial property isn’t always a straightforward process. It doesn’t start and end when money changes hands from the buyer to the seller. It involves a lot of legalities and the nitty-gritty paperwork. If you’re buying a commercial property for the first time or you’re not quite knowledgeable with the …
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Buying a property at an auction sale does not always mean that you are going to get a bargain. It is therefore important that you do your homework before purchasing. South Africans are not used to buying and selling residential properties using auction sales. A property that is being auctioned …
The property market has undergone huge changes during 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, but not all sectors have had the same experience. Global real estate marketplace, Wealth Migrate which allows investors to safely invest internationally, in quality opportunities for wealth preservation shares insights into how different asset …
Seems almost counter-intuitive to say that 2021 looks set to be a bumper year for the housing property market. By Carl Coetzee 30 Dec 2020 00:01 It seems almost counter-intuitive to say that 2021 looks set to be a bumper year for the housing property market, given the challenging few months we have …
COVID-19 has accelerated change in the property industry, focusing sharply on safety, socio-economic disparity, and wellness amid a backdrop of global economic uncertainty. A PWC report highlights how the year ahead will be “a crucial moment” to showcase leadership and drive change. The US report details how the pandemic has accelerated many …
