Will new regulations simplify estate agent training?

One of the key questions for the real estate industry is whether the regulations to enact the Property Practitioners Act will simplify the onerous training requirements imposed on all prospective estate agents.

POPIA: Have you appointed an information officer yet?

It has been widely promulgated that the Protection of Information Act (POPIA) will become fully operational by 1 July 2021, but many affected businesses may be unaware of the recent publication of preliminary requirements such the appointment of an information officer by 1 May.

Speakers Corner

Registering new interns with the Estate Agency Affairs Board is also a nightmare writes Harry van der Linde.

Power of attorney checklist

Did you know that practically all powers of attorney, received by conveyancers, will not be accepted by the Deeds Office?

From selling sweets to suites

From packets of sweets to suites of rooms, selling has always been in her blood but now Potso Mabusela has found where she belongs. In light of the recent celebration of International Women's Day, a story of how one woman revels in being able to empower other women through home ownership.