Property Practitioners Act will boost demand for home inspections
The Property Practitioners Act (PPA) finally comes into force on Tuesday 1 February 2022 bringing into focus the importance of an independent home inspection report. From a consumer point of view there are two significant aspects of the Property Practitioners Act: By law the estate agent, irrespective of who pays the agent’s commission, now owes […]
Before you buy that house, watch how a home inspection can save you.
Summary of Private Property video transcription Discussion between Zamantungwa Khumalo (ZK) host of the Private Property Podcast and John Graham (JG) – of HouseCheck ZK: Good evening and welcome to episode 308 of the private property podcast. I’m your host. If you’re joining us for the first time, welcome to the ODI daily properties show in […]
Certified Home Inspectors in South Africa
Certified Home Inspectors in South Africa In 2021 this is the status of certification for Building Inspectors and Home Inspectors in South Africa. Certified Home Inspectors in South Africa” – here’s what you need to know Building and Home Inspector training and accreditation in South Africa is currently confusing. (2021) For the reasons explained below, […]
The value of a home inspection
The Value of a Home Inspection How to measure the value of a home inspection Value relates to meeting the real needs of the customer (buyer, agent and seller); price is just about getting a cheap deal. So, what are the needs of the people involved in a property transaction – in other words the […]
Pay a realistic price for your home
Pay a Realistic Price for your Home The real value of a HouseCheck lies in negotiating a deal based on the true condition of the property Pay a realistic price for your home When considering the huge investment involved in buying a home in South Africa – for anywhere between R800,000 and R30-million, the real […]
Which home inspector should you choose to reduce your risk?
Which home inspector should you choose to reduce your risk? The problem is: How do you choose a home inspector with new home inspection businesses popping up like mushrooms, now that we are moving into the same consumer protected environment as already applies in many parts of the world – where home inspections have long […]
FAQ About Home Inspections
FAQ from Home Inspectors Here is the low down on home inspection questions. How do I get an inspection before buying a house? You should never sign a “Offer to Purchase” (OTP) agreement without making your offer conditional on you first obtaining and being satisfied with an independent inspection report. Home Inspectors qualified in South […]
Are Home Inspections Worth It?
Are Home Inspections Worth It? Home inspections provide prospective buyers with important, independent information regarding the condition of a property. Home Inspections are worth it Home inspections provide prospective buyers with important, independent information regarding the condition of a property. A home inspection report empowers the prospective buyer to make an informed decision by giving […]
The Property Practitioners Act compels agents to be transparent
How the Property Practitioners Act mandates transparency in real estate, requiring agents to disclose property defects and uphold a duty of care.
20 Steps to Buying a Home
Step 1 – 20 to buying a home Agent finds property to sell – either by canvassing properties; or via multi-agent sales networks; or by a direct approach from the owner to an estate agent Agent secures written mandate from the owner to sell the property in return for a commission Agent obtains a mandatory […]