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The Real Estate Transparency Blog

Keeping South African real estate professionals and private transactors safe, knowledgeable, and compliant.

Close up on home buyer signing formal document
February 14, 2026

Avoiding Property Escrow Spoofing Scandals

Learn how simple digital checks can save buyers from losing deposits to phishing networks operating in the conveyancing pool.

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A modern Pretoria workspace showcasing financial compliance checklists
February 8, 2026

FICA Compliance Guide for New Property Sellers

Demystifying South African intelligence agency requirements for private sellers trying to establish transfer files cleanly.

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A close view of a certified compliance report on high quality paper
January 29, 2026

The Importance of Local Council Clearance

Understanding why municipal arrears can completely halt transactions in modern Johannesburg, and how to verify clearances preemptively.

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