Downside of the voetstoots clause
Guest Blog by Lea Jacobs of Private Property Buying a home should be one of life’s most exciting experiences, but unfortunately, unless buyers know what to look for, it can prove to be a lot more costly than originally budgeted for. Most of us (unless we have a legal background) do not understand the voetstoots […]
Energy costs now important factor for home buyers to consider
With the cost of electricity set to soar by a huge 16 percent annually for the next five years, buyers should focus one energy saving when shopping for a home. Properties offering solar panels, battery packs, back-up generators, energy-saving shower heads and energy-efficient appliances such as gas stoves make serious financial sense for those wanting […]
True life story why voetstoots alone is immoral, unprofessional and just plain wrong
Many well-meaning estate agents, their principals and conveyancing attorneys continue to be quite happy about routinely using the voetstoots clause in their pre-printed sale agreements, despite the fact that from the buyer’s standpoint this is: Immoral Bad professional advice Just plain wrong Latest statistics for October show that more than half of home buyers in […]
Tips to sell your home fast
Ten steps to selling your home quicker Get rid of clutter. Throw out your junk. Pack away most of your small ornaments. Store clothing that won’t be used in the near future to make cupboards seem roomier. Clean out the garage. Buyers like to visualize their possessions in the house and that is hard to […]
Why Voetstoots can be so unjust and immoral
A Cape Town estate agent, Bobby Ewing (name has been changed), wrote HouseCheck a letter this week which I think really exposes the deep seated and essentially unjust nature of the South African real estate industry. Bobby is an estate agent who is obviously both sincere and serious about his profession and I don’t for […]
SA home buyers take huge risks with voetstoots clause
Buyers of privately owned homes face massive potential risks and, despite the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), South African home buyers remain one of the least protected classes of consumers. Because the law does not provide practical protection for buyers of second hand homes from private sellers, the only option is for South African home buyers […]
How to generate trust with today’s home buyer
By John Graham It is perfectly true that in today’s fast moving world, change is the only constant. People no longer need photographic film – they use digital cameras Amazon now sells more E-books than hard covers and soft covers combined Newspapers are under pressure as people turn to the internet for their information Doctors […]
“What you don’t know can hurt you!”
What you don’t know can hurt you! Most home buyers purchase their home on the basis of emotional decisions and don’t take enough time before buying to determine the actual physical condition of the property they have fallen in love with. Our HouseCheck team of experienced and professional home inspectors is backed by years of experience […]