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Buying a home is probably the largest investment decision most consumers will ever make, yet they often take less time when doing so than they would when, say, buying a new car. That is because buying immovable property is unfamiliar territory to most people who, as a result, really do not know what questions to ask.

While you can sell your home without using the services of a registered estate agent you must remember that this can often be a very complicated process, especially if you do not have any experience in doing so.

While you can sell your home without using the services of a registered estate agent you must remember that this can often be a very complicated process, especially if you do not have any experience in doing so.


Policies, Legislation and Acts

All the legal information you require to conduct business according to regulation.


Information Brochures and Publications

REDRESSING THE PAST, BUILDING THE FUTURE, AND GUIDING THE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TOWARDS PROFESSIONALISM


Compliance Practice Notes
April 26, 2012
As Practice Notes constitute an invaluable mechanism for the implementation for the Estate Agency Affairs Act and regulations promulgate thereunder, Stakeholders are advised that it is in their best interests that they are aware of the contents of such Practice notes.

Fidelity Fund Certificates returned unclaimed by the Post Office
February 14, 2012

THE ESTATE AGENCY AFFAIRS BOARD (EAAB) CONTINUES TO COOPERATE CLOSELY WITH THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE (FIC) IN THE QUEST TO ELIMINATE MONEY LAUNDERING
February 14, 2012

Consumer Protection Act (CPA) Pocket Guide
November 20, 2011
Consumer Protection Act (CPA) I know my rights, Do you know yours?

Home Inspection in South Africa – Don’t buy until you have an inspection!
November 20, 2011

Buying property: Cooling off period
November 20, 2011
The Consumer Protection Act has some serious implications for agents selling property - for one, a disgruntled purchaser can get out of a sale agreement within 5 days of signing it.

How the Consumer Protection Act will affect Lease of Property
November 20, 2011
How the CPA will affect new Lease Agreements South Africa’s new Consumer Protection Act (CPA) also deals with some important changes to the law governing Lease Agreements, when the new CPA comes into effect on 1st April 2011.

How Consumer Protection Act Effects Property Transactions
November 20, 2011
South Africa’s new Consumer Protection Act (CPA) came into effect on 1 April 2011. This law fundamentally changes the way business is done in South Africa.

Consumer Protection Act will affect rights of property buyers and sellers
November 20, 2011
The Consumer Protection Act (CPA), which came into full effect on 01 April 2011, spells out some material changes that apply when the seller is acting in the ordinary course of business and the purchaser is either a body with a turnover and asset value of under R3 million or an individual.

The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC)
November 20, 2011
The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) requires that all new houses be inspected during the building process to ensure that they comply with the relevant Act.