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6 Predicted property trends for 2021
15 Mar 2021
The outlook for the property market this year stands in stark contrast to what could have been expected at the start of 2021. The reason for this is clear: we h
Why you need to check the title deed before making an offer to purchase
12 Mar 2021
A title deed is the document that proves legal ownership of a property in South Africa. These documents are held at the Deeds Office. When Deeds Offices close,
A history lesson in property transfers
01 Mar 2021
The conveyancing process and estate agents - both concepts feel like they've been part of the property transaction process since before time - but they weren't.
What you should know before buying a house
11 Jan 2021
Buying your first house is one of the biggest decisions you can make. Not only is it a big responsibility, it can also be financially draining, especially if...
Selling your home may be more complex than you think: Make sure you get the right advice
11 Jan 2021
At 3%.Com Properties, we have come across many instances where buyers and sellers are misinformed and not given legally correct information, often leading to...
Insights on the South African residential property market
09 Dec 2020
South Africa is currently going through some interesting times, both on a political front and on an economic front. The economy has been relatively stagnant...
3 Mistakes sellers make when choosing a Conveyancing attorney
26 Nov 2020
One of the greatest assets in the arsenal of anybody looking to sell property is their Conveyancing attorney. The Conveyancing attorney attends to the legal
How COVID-19 created 3 fundamental shifts in SA's housing market
23 Nov 2020
When COVID-19 reached South Africa's borders at the start of 2020, property market analysts were expecting the worst. However, in the many months since...
Have your cake and eat it too
17 Nov 2020
The property market can be daunting for those who enter it the first time. That's why buyers and sellers rely on estate agents and lawyers to guide them...
The property playground
11 Nov 2020
Remember breaktimes in primary school, when all the kids gathered round to be chosen for the day's game? "Okay...you at the back." "You...yes, you with the...