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Current News from IEASA National   View Archived News Browse local news: General News |Pending & New Legislation |Sectional Title |Regulations & Bylaws Press Cuttings Browse international news: General News |Exhibitions & Events |Organisations |Newsletters |Publications Article Listing: Local News - General The Estate Agency Affairs Board and Services SETA announcement [read full newsletter] 4 Aug 2010 EAAB and SSETA establish Estate Agency Qualification and Certification Forum National Roadshow [read full newsletter] 12 Jul 2010 Annual National Road Show August 2010. Property Investment conference in July [read full newsletter] 14 Jun 2010 IPD/SAPOA Property investment conference in July The future of the property Market [read full newsletter] 27 May 2010 SAPTG reports on the future of the property market Court ruling [read full newsletter] 12 Apr 2010 Without a cut off date for bond approvals the seller cannot look for another buyer. Investment Insights [read full newsletter] 12 Apr 2010 How to get the best returns. What is Voetstoots [read full newsletter] 1 Apr 2010 A description of what Voetstoots is. Three trends for 2010 [read full newsletter] 18 Mar 2010 International Warning More lower income earners [read full newsletter] 17 Mar 2010 Absa's plan to seize more lower-income earners New law no threat to HOA rules [read full newsletter] 1 Mar 2010 How the new Consumer Protection Act will affect HOA rules New era for Institute of Estate Agents [read full newsletter] 27 Feb 2010 New President Dr Golding welcomes IEASA COO - Pam Snyman Call for equitable estate agent access in residential estates [read full newsletter] 22 Feb 2010 Limits on the number of agents allowed to market property in housing estates should be scrapped. Budget 2010 - 2011 Items of interest to estate agents [read full newsletter] 17 Feb 2010 An overview of the budget speech and how it relates to the property industry. Absa predicts rosy future [read full newsletter] 21 Jan 2010 The residential property market is expected to gradually improve in 2010 FNB House Price Index improves further [read full newsletter] 10 Jan 2010 The FNB House Price Index showed a second consecutive monthly improvement, rising 2,7% in December from a revised 1,4% (2%) in November. Startling survey of Estate Agents Industry reveals more [read full newsletter] 10 Nov 2009 Agents can’t buy much property themselves, survey shows FEEDBACK REPORT: ACCREDITATION BY HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS [read full newsletter] 4 Nov 2009 Print giving way to the Web in SA real estate [read full newsletter] 2 Nov 2009 Print is steadily losing ground as the Internet becomes the number one advertising medium for estate agents, a new survey shows. Major shifts coming in real estate industry [read full newsletter] 7 Oct 2009 More than 70% of agents support the new education dispensation for the real estate industry and believe it will make the industry more professional and credible. Real estate barriers breaking down, survey shows [read full newsletter] 29 Sep 2009 Transformation in the property industry is on the rise. First-time buyers want move-in homes [read full newsletter] 2 Sep 2009 Greater affordability and declining home prices are now prompting more first-time buyers to enter the property market. Loss of bursaries angers agents [read full newsletter] 27 Aug 2009 SSETA withdraws bursaries for estate agents NAR convention beckons [read full newsletter] 17 Aug 2009 The Institute of Estate Agents (IEASA) has announced a preferential travel package for South African estate agents wishing to attend the prestigious National Association of Realtors (NAR) Convention to be held in San Diego later this year. NAR convention 2009 programme [read full newsletter] 17 Aug 2009 Programme of events of the NAR convention NAR Full Program [read full newsletter] 17 Aug 2009 Programme of events for the NAR convention Back to basics for buyers [read full newsletter] 13 Aug 2009 Press Release: Buyers should keep the basics in mind when purchasing property. Top 10 tips for finding a top agent [read full newsletter] 23 Jul 2009 Finding a really excellent estate agent can take a lot of stress out of a property deal and save consumers time and money. Awards tour de force for Institute of Estate Agents [read full newsletter] 22 Jul 2009 Office bearers of the Institute of Estate Agents (IEASA) made a strong showing in the line-up of industry winners at the Nedbank Property Association Awards at the weekend. NAR 2009 - San Diego November 13-16, 2009 [read full newsletter] 17 Jul 2009 Join IEASA at NAR Home Owners Association survey update [read full newsletter] 17 Jul 2009 Feedback on the recent survey on Home Owners Associations, the progress made to date and details on a plan of action going forward. We need your support. Manners maketh sales to foreign buyers [read full newsletter] 14 Jul 2009 Africa is becoming a business destination, bringing many foreigners in search of business opportunities. Consumer Act – changes for real estate? [read full newsletter] 25 Jun 2009 What the new Consumer Protection Act means for the real estate industry How to sell a holiday home in winter [read full newsletter] 19 Jun 2009 A good look at your holiday home investment Fewer agents: industry set for lasting change [read full newsletter] 4 Jun 2009 New trends in the agents sector of the industry shows that changes may be long lasting. Column for Property Professional [read full newsletter] 1 Jun 2009 Get your new qualification as soon as possible Property investment: spot the best prospects [read full newsletter] 26 May 2009 A clear look as to where there are demands in todays market. Advice for homeowners under pressure [read full newsletter] 13 May 2009 (local - general) 11 May 2009 Column for Property Professional [read full newsletter] 1 Apr 2009 Working towards a national solution on showboards IEASA aims to outlaw ‘accreditation’ by homeowners’ associations [read full newsletter] 31 Mar 2009 IEASA takes on the practice of “accreditation” which gives selected agents exclusive property marketing rights in some security complexes and estates. Real Estate Survey 2009 [read full newsletter] 26 Mar 2009 Win a camera and printer worth R4000 Why you should be an IEASA member [read full newsletter] 12 Mar 2009 Joining the Institute should be a priority for every serious agent High Courts get new names [read full newsletter] 9 Mar 2009 Information of importance for estate agents, particularly in the C&I sector to note Time for agents to think globally [read full newsletter] 18 Feb 2009 Time to look further afield for income generating opportunities Column for Property Professional [read full newsletter] 1 Feb 2009 Why you should be an IEASA member It’s getting tougher to buy a townhouse [read full newsletter] 29 Jan 2009 First-time buyers struggle to get on the property ladder Dreaming of a green season [read full newsletter] 10 Dec 2008 Do your bit for global warming IEASA names Golding president-elect [read full newsletter] 5 Dec 2008 News from the annual AGM Good news from the western front [read full newsletter] 18 Nov 2008 good news for the SA market, which takes much of its direction from the US market IEASA membership now a ‘must’ for serious agents [read full newsletter] 3 Oct 2008 Are you a member of the only professional body for estate agents in SA? Two new vice-presidents for Ieasa [read full newsletter] 3 Oct 2008 IEASA announces the appointment of two new national vice-presidents Estate agents have patched up differences with EAAB, says institute [read full newsletter] 18 Jul 2008 Article from Business Report by Roy Cokayne Buyers and sellers need agents to show the way [read full newsletter] 6 Mar 2008 Agents should go the extra mile to seal a deal Estate agency industry seeks unity [read full newsletter] 21 Feb 2008 NAREA and IEASA join forces for the benefit of the real estate industry New proposals for Estate Agent Qualifications [read full newsletter] 21 Feb 2008 A revised version of the government's proposed regulations to introduce compulsory qualifications for estate agents is now available Budget 2008-09 [read full newsletter] 21 Feb 2008 Items of interest to Estate Agents IEASA now part of global housing drive [read full newsletter] 20 Feb 2008 IEASA is accepted as a member of the International Housing Coalition Agents should ‘look on the bright side’ [read full newsletter] 14 Jan 2008 With inventories up and transaction numbers down, the real estate industry is understandably jittery going into the new business year. Institute garners global recognition [read full newsletter] 3 Jan 2008 International accolades are coming in thick and fast for the Institute of Estate Agents (IEASA) – among them the election of an IEASA representative to the executive committee of the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations (ICREA) for the nex Back up aggressive offers with facts [read full newsletter] 11 Dec 2007 With sales continuing to slow and stock levels rising, home sellers are apt to be much more receptive to offers at well below their asking price these days, but there is still a risk that they will be offended and call off any further negotiations. Agents should harness the power of many [read full newsletter] 26 Nov 2007 It's a mistake for estate agents to be perfectionists, says Dr Willie Marais, national president of the Institute of Estate Agents (IEASA). Why agents must tough it out with sellers [read full newsletter] 22 Aug 2007 Too many agents think their job is to get the mandate when in fact it is to get the property sold. Estate agent accreditation must be transparent, says IEASA [read full newsletter] 2 Aug 2007 If estate agents are accredited to market home in a residential security complex, the process should be completely transparent, according to a statement by the Institute of Estate Agents of SA (IEASA). IEASA grows again [read full newsletter] 5 Jul 2007 The Institute of Estate Agents (Ieasa) now has a Limpopo region, based in Polokwane. City gives estate agents a week's reprieve on signage [read full newsletter] 3 Jul 2007 View the full Cape Times article Compulsory qualifications for estate agents [read full newsletter] 29 Jun 2007 View this important documentation on compulsory qualifications for estate agents. Inspections by the EAAB [read full newsletter] 25 Jun 2007 View the Inspections by the EAAB document Transfer Duty and eStamps Invitation [read full newsletter] 25 Jun 2007 You are invited to attend Free eStamps and Transfer Duty training presented by SARS. Latest News on FFC's [read full newsletter] 30 Apr 2007 Download the latest information on FFC's. SA Institute joins International Property Awards Programme [read full newsletter] 20 Apr 2007 IEA endorses prestigious awards - see more info under International News & Events IEASA joins worldproperties.com network [read full newsletter] 20 Apr 2007 IEASA is the newest member of the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations (ICREA) 2006 highs in commercial building [read full newsletter] 10 Apr 2007 Comments on StatsSA figures. Government gives clarity on short-erm leases and stamp duty [read full newsletter] 10 Apr 2007 Comments from David Warmback of Durban law firm Shepstone & Wylie. SA February CPIX 0,4% lower than January [read full newsletter] 10 Apr 2007 Comments from Absa. Home-builders faced with tough new code of conduct [read full newsletter] 10 Apr 2007 New Code of Conduct for home builders effective March 16. Economist forecasts “great possibility” of rate increase [read full newsletter] 10 Apr 2007 Decision on the way forward for domestic interest rates to be announced on Thursday 12 April. First-Time Home Buyers Face Market Setbacks [read full newsletter] 10 Apr 2007 FNB Homeloans CEO Ed Grondel comments. Black buyer numbers up [read full newsletter] 10 Apr 2007 First National Bank’s Property Barometer. Rental market recovery in sight [read full newsletter] 10 Apr 2007 Shortage of rental stock priced below R6000 pm. Estate Agency Affairs Board - Imbizo's 2007 [read full newsletter] 5 Apr 2007 The EAAB, the statutory regulator of the estate agency industry, will be presenting its National Imbizo series throughout South Africa during April and May 2007. FIC checking up on estate agents [read full newsletter] 2 Apr 2007 Are you complying with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act? The South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP) Announces it’s repositioning in [read full newsletter] 2 Apr 2007 SAIBPP 2007 Convention Friday 20 April Theatre on the Track - Kyalami Further transfer duty cuts expected [read full newsletter] 12 Feb 2007 Comments from managing executive of Absa Home Loans, Gavin Opperman Homeowners are so wary of shady contractors that their building plans are on hold until accreditatio [read full newsletter] 12 Feb 2007 Secure the services of credible, reliable building contractors via the Master Contractors Accreditation Bureau Proposed law will restrict coastal developments [read full newsletter] 12 Feb 2007 Reaction from Durban’s property personalities SA house price growth trend levels out in January [read full newsletter] 12 Feb 2007 Comment from ABSA What will property prices do in '07? [read full newsletter] 12 Feb 2007 Property market settling to a more sustainable level SA records nominal house price growth of 15,2% in 2006 [read full newsletter] 26 Jan 2007 Latest Absa House Price Index released. Absa: lower house price growth in 07 [read full newsletter] 26 Jan 2007 Comments from Absa's senior economist, Jacques du Toit SA Reserve Bank increases repo rate by 50basis points [read full newsletter] 16 Oct 2006 Effective from October 13 Gordhan boasts R17bn SARS tax bonanza [read full newsletter] 12 Oct 2006 SARS may focus on Estate agents evading tax FNB reports “market still going well” [read full newsletter] 9 Oct 2006 Lower and middle end of the markets still in demand Risk heightens for one percent interest rate rise [read full newsletter] 9 Oct 2006 Risk of the Reserve Bank increasing interest rates at its next meeting on October 11/12 Absa holds firm on forecast of rate increases [read full newsletter] 9 Oct 2006 Expected hike in interest rates in October Delinquent tax affairs can slow property transfers [read full newsletter] 9 Oct 2006 Tax affairs to undergo scrutiny by Receiver of Revenue SA house price growth of 13,3% slips to 80-month low [read full newsletter] 9 Oct 2006 Absa, reports nominal year-on-year house price growth rate Institute reopens in Free State and Northern Cape [read full newsletter] 6 Oct 2006 Inaugural meeting, held in Bloemfontein on 29 September New Institute President [read full newsletter] 6 Oct 2006 Dr Willie Marais new leader for IEASA Institute membership growing steadily [read full newsletter] 13 Sep 2006 8% net growth in membership across the country IEASA supports compulsory education for SA estate agents [read full newsletter] 13 Sep 2006 IEASA commends the EAAB FICA FAQ [read full newsletter] 30 Aug 2006 Estate agencies' obligations under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) have been in the headlines recently. To judge from media statements by the FIC, although FICA has been in force for the past three years, not all estate agencies are complyin Strong confidence in office market [read full newsletter] 28 Aug 2006 Comments from SA Property Report 2006 Checked by interest rate rise [read full newsletter] 28 Aug 2006 Research conducted by Medium-Term Forecasting Associates (MFA) One in four homes owned by Women [read full newsletter] 28 Aug 2006 Number of female homeowners climbing steadily Big builder problems in SA [read full newsletter] 28 Aug 2006 Information from National Home Builders' Registration Council It’s back to school for all estate agents [read full newsletter] 22 Aug 2006 EAAB update re mandatory training Institute launches online sales data service [read full newsletter] 4 Aug 2006 The Institute of Estate Agents' Western Cape region has launched an exclusive online property sales data service for its members. Many Opportunities in Townships Property Market - Institute [read full newsletter] 4 Aug 2006 There are many opportunities for estate agents in townships such as Khayelitsha, says Thabo Manganyi, transformation director of the Institute of Estate Agents (IEA) in the Western Cape. Urgent Need for Consumer Education in Township Property Market - Institute [read full newsletter] 4 Aug 2006 There's an urgent need for consumer education in the township property market, says Thabo Manganyi, transformation director of the Institute of Estate Agents (IEA) in the Western Cape. Essential Education and Training [read full newsletter] 4 Aug 2006 Training is the IEA's most important function. Estate agency is a professional business, demanding high levels of competence, and while practical experience is invaluable, formal training is also essential for anyone who hopes to succeed in this business Durban Super luxury market holds firm [read full newsletter] 1 Aug 2006 Comments on the market Dbn Super Luxury Market Holds Firm [read full newsletter] 31 Jul 2006 Protect yourself from illicit deals [read full newsletter] 25 Jul 2006 Comments from Murray Michell, the director of the Financial Intelligence Centre. New international property reference source [read full newsletter] 25 Jul 2006 International News and Events feature on IEASA website Estate Agent's Exam deadline draws near [read full newsletter] 19 Jul 2006 Estate Agents' Exam Advice to Sellers, Landlords and Purchasers [read full newsletter] 19 Jul 2006 Comments from Arnold Nel, Chaiman IEA Pietermaritzburg & Interior Estate agents will soon have to pass mandatory exam [read full newsletter] 18 Jul 2006 Estate Agency Affairs Board to re-introduce mandatory real estate industry entry examination Property growth slows in June [read full newsletter] 18 Jul 2006 Comments on Standard Bank's Quarterly Property Report Rate hikes ‘no threat to offices’ [read full newsletter] 18 Jul 2006 Comments from latest Rode’s Report The Realtors Association of Jamaica [read full newsletter] 13 Jul 2006 Founded in 1966 2005-06 Budget speech [read full newsletter] 29 Jun 2006 Summary of property-related items from the 2005-06 Budget speech Don’t write off listed property yet [read full newsletter] 28 Jun 2006 Comments on the latest Rode’s Report on the property market Estate agencies urged to take advantage of Small Business Tax Amnesty [read full newsletter] 15 Jun 2006 Agencies urged to get tax affairs in order. Police investigate former EAAB members [read full newsletter] 14 Jun 2006 Follow-up on irregularities Rate increase shouldn’t affect property market – regulate spending [read full newsletter] 9 Jun 2006 Comment re announcement of a 0,5% increase. Draft Legislation will place further tough watch dog roles on South African Estate Agents [read full newsletter] 30 May 2006 Government places responsibilities on estate agents. Estate Agents with overdue taxes may lose commission [read full newsletter] 29 May 2006 Receiver track estate agents sales. More double-digit building-cost inflation on the horizon [read full newsletter] 15 May 2006 Latest report of Medium-Term Forecasting Associates (MFA). Rawson says Estate Agency Affairs Board fee increases are not unreasonable [read full newsletter] 24 Mar 2006 EAAB Fee increases as per Government Gazette 28588 Estate agents support foreign property ownership [read full newsletter] 7 Mar 2006 Foreign ownership of property should not be curtailed Budget reaction - Absa says price growth may be above 12% [read full newsletter] 7 Mar 2006 Comments from Absa Do not falsify or destroy sales documents to take advantage of the new transfer tax levels [read full newsletter] 7 Mar 2006 Comments from IEASA National President Bill Rawson Improved benefits for Western Cape Institute members in 2006 [read full newsletter] 7 Mar 2006 What members can expect, according to IEA WCape Chairman, Peter Venter. Industry leader comments on property prices, independents, and qualifications [read full newsletter] 7 Mar 2006 Comments from IEA WCape Chairman, Peter Venter. ILS MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOUTH EASTERN CAPE REGION [read full newsletter] 23 Feb 2006 JOIN OUR 138 ILS COMPANIES Opportunity for Estate Agents to help re-shape their Industry [read full newsletter] 27 Jan 2006 Calling all agents to complete the questionnaire on the website - deadline 7 February 2006. Property market still has upside [read full newsletter] 17 Jan 2006 Comments on the lastest property trends. SA house price growth slips, but still strong [read full newsletter] 17 Jan 2006 Comments on Absa House Price Index Sa Housing Prices to see 12-15% growth 2006: FNB [read full newsletter] 17 Jan 2006 Comments from new FNB property economist John Loos. Body Corporates face clampdown [read full newsletter] 17 Jan 2006 A new protection mechanism has recently come into effect that has far-reaching consequences for sectional title owners. Appeal Court rules that Banks may attach and sell homes to recover debts [read full newsletter] 17 Jan 2006 Banks given the green light for sales in execution of defaulted payers' homes. It’s all about the right price [read full newsletter] 17 Jan 2006 Properties for sale under the R600000 mark top-fairing according to The Knowledge Factory’s SA Property Transfer Guide (SAPTG). Fractional Ownership [read full newsletter] 8 Dec 2005 New buzz word hits the property market Institute shocked at death of its Vice-President [read full newsletter] 7 Dec 2005 Tragic loss to industry. More training for township estate agents [read full newsletter] 1 Dec 2005 Courses will now be ongoing, says Marks. Islamic Laws and Property [read full newsletter] 30 Nov 2005 Draft legislation to place Islamic marriages on a statutory footing has been prepared by the SA Law Commission E-Stamp Your Leases [read full newsletter] 30 Nov 2005 SARS online facility. EAAB faced with strike action [read full newsletter] 30 Nov 2005 More than half the staff strike over salary increases. EAAB investigation: move seen as catalyst for change [read full newsletter] 30 Nov 2005 Renewal coming in estate agency sector. Institute appoints own probe of industry [read full newsletter] 30 Nov 2005 IEASA to undertake “comprehensive review” of the South African real estate industry. Strike worries estate agents [read full newsletter] 30 Nov 2005 Delay in processing of FFC's amongst concerns by industry. Absa First With Islamic Investment Offering [read full newsletter] 30 Nov 2005 Investment products to comply with Shari'ah law of Islamic banking principles. ESTATE AGENTS' EXAM DEADLINE DRAWS NEAR [read full newsletter] 8 Nov 2005 EAAB EXAM DEADLINE Renewal time for Estate Agents- Nel [read full newsletter] 8 Nov 2005 EAAB Renewal time Advice to Sellers and Landlords [read full newsletter] 8 Nov 2005 Reasons to use an IEASA member. Kerry Warburg takes over as KZN chairman [read full newsletter] 31 Oct 2005 News from recent IEASA KZN Durban & Coastal AGM. UCT offering Certificate in Sectional Title Management [read full newsletter] 31 Oct 2005 Registration closes on the 15 November 2005. EAAB says Fidelity Fund is financially sound [read full newsletter] 28 Oct 2005 EAAB responds to reports of turmoil. EAAB's turmoil blamed on its dearth of top agents [read full newsletter] 28 Oct 2005 More comments on the state of the EAAB. Estate agent watchdog to clean up act [read full newsletter] 28 Oct 2005 Further comments from EAAB re forensic audit report. Estate agency board members admit involvement in dodgy deals [read full newsletter] 28 Oct 2005 Mapetla was not prepared to disclose names. Institute welcomes Government investigation into EAAB [read full newsletter] 28 Oct 2005 IEASA Press Release. Business as usual for Estate Agency Affairs Board [read full newsletter] 28 Oct 2005 CEO reports EAAB operating "as normal". The industry continues to hold its breath [read full newsletter] 28 Oct 2005 Still waiting for response from DTI to EAAB forensic audit. IEA News - September 2005 [read full newsletter] 28 Oct 2005 1. "A most successful and fulfilling year" Report from AGM 2. Congratulations! Awards presented at AGM 3. The Compliance Column (4) Personnel administration Real change coming to SA's Inner Cities [read full newsletter] 27 Oct 2005 News on leading Inner City Report No stopping investors [read full newsletter] 27 Oct 2005 Comments from economists. Housing demand growing faster than delivery [read full newsletter] 27 Oct 2005 Housing Minister addresses Black Management Forum Growth in house prices slows again [read full newsletter] 27 Oct 2005 Absa house price index. Property freesheets mooted as education tool [read full newsletter] 27 Oct 2005 Launch of weekly freesheet property publications in townships Land of learning experiences a micro property boom [read full newsletter] 27 Oct 2005 Focus on Grahamstown. EAAB investigating reputable agencies for taking kickbacks [read full newsletter] 27 Oct 2005 Kickbacks from conveyancers under the spotlight. Likelihood of rate hike in first quarter 2006 increases [read full newsletter] 27 Oct 2005 Comments from ABSA Bank. Absa forecasting 21% house price growth [read full newsletter] 27 Oct 2005 Projections from ABSA. EAAB cracking down on conveyancing kickbacks [read full newsletter] 25 Oct 2005 Warning to estate agents who may be receiving inducements. Time for estate agents to renew registration [read full newsletter] 10 Oct 2005 EAAB FFC renewals due. Estate agency board in turmoil [read full newsletter] 10 Oct 2005 Allegations of financial irregularities at EAAB. Compliance Issues [read full newsletter] 7 Oct 2005 Information highlighting the many things that estate agencies need to do to keep on the right side of the law Absa forecasting 21% house price growth [read full newsletter] 7 Oct 2005 ABSA Housing Review IEASA President comments on NAR survey of members [read full newsletter] 26 Sep 2005 American experience shows membership of national estate agents institute carries sigificant image benefits Institute advises consumers to use member services [read full newsletter] 19 Sep 2005 IEA Pietermaritzburg News by Arnold Nel Housing markets - Australia vs South Africa [read full newsletter] 6 Sep 2005 Special report. NAR survey shows income disparity with time served [read full newsletter] 6 Sep 2005 Latest National Association Realtors (NAR) survey of members, which includes some highly relevant information to the local real estate industry. Three years of single digit growth ahead [read full newsletter] 6 Sep 2005 ABSA forecast. Compliance Issues [read full newsletter] 25 Aug 2005 information highlighting the many things that estate agencies need to do to keep on the right side of the law Rawson wants Board action as agent registrations top 64 000 [read full newsletter] 17 Aug 2005 Appeal from IEASA to EAAB. Institute increases membership by eight percent [read full newsletter] 11 Aug 2005 Report from 68th annual general meeting of the IEASA. Institute Of Estate Agents: fine paid: chapter closed [read full newsletter] 30 Jul 2005 IEASA settles with Competition Commission. Institute training hundreds every month [read full newsletter] 30 Jul 2005 Its important that estate agents and principals thoroughly trained and kept up to date. What R100 per member bought us… [read full newsletter] 30 Jul 2005 The reason why IEASA consented to the CC fine. Estate agents: ban on sale of land to foreigners could scare off investors [read full newsletter] 29 Jul 2005 Comments on proposed moratorium on the sale of land to foreigners. SARS to check up on estate agents' tax affairs [read full newsletter] 29 Jul 2005 Recent changes to transfer duty documentation. Institute celebrates 68th Birthday [read full newsletter] 29 Jul 2005 Anniversary address from IEASA President UCT Faculty of Law offering update courses [read full newsletter] 20 Jul 2005 Topics - Labour Law, Property Law, Tax Law, Corporate Law New transfer duty procedures suggest transfer delays [read full newsletter] 4 Jul 2005 Tax affairs could hold transfer up. Tax cuts could transform Pietermaritzburg CBD [read full newsletter] 27 Jun 2005 Incentives driving inner city regeneration. Home delivery set to slow [read full newsletter] 27 Jun 2005 Comments on figures by Statistics SA. Review your documents - again! [read full newsletter] 24 May 2005 Changes in legislation may effect estate agents' standard contracts and other forms [read full newsletter] 1 Oct 2003 Call to estate agents to renew their registration [read full newsletter] 21 Oct 2002 Adapt or die: new qualifications to be compulsory for entry into the industry [read full newsletter] 8 Jul 2002 New era for estate agent training, standards Top valuer advises softly softly approach on Rates Bill [read full newsletter] 21 Jun 2002 Report from outgoing South African Institute of Valuers president Phillip de Sylva Estate Agents To Join Fight Against Money Laundering [read full newsletter] 18 Jan 2002 Institute elevates education and transformation [read full newsletter] 24 Oct 2001