Rebosa does not tolerate racism

A recent, evidently racist, event involving a prospective tenant and an estate agent in Cape Town again emphasised the need to stamp out racism in the property industry.

The estate agent came under fire for her interactions in dealing with a prospective client of colour and has been suspended from her job as result of this while the agency has terminated it’s contract with the landlord involved.

‘Train smash’ as agents battle EAAB dysfunctional system

Estate agents are perturbed about the payment for FFCs and the pending CPD examinations with a new year just two months away and the new Property Practitioners Act looming for implementation any day.

New real estate opportunities emerge in Africa

Leading Pan-African professional real-estate services provider Broll Property Group has observed various trends across the broad range of countries in which it operates. Highlighting and analysing these trends is an important part of Broll’s strategy to look ‘Beyond 2021’, in addition to ‘Strengthening the Core’ of the business as it focuses on the specific requirements of occupiers and investors during the Covid-19 pandemic. While this has disrupted the property market across the board, new niche asset classes are also emerging.

Understanding the legal implications of property sale agreements

SPEAKERS CORNER: Buying or selling property is one of the most exciting experiences for most people. However, one should take care not to sign an offer to purchase without fully understanding the implications of all the provisions contained in the agreement. The importance and effect of the so-called suspensive and resolutive conditions contained in agreements are discussed.