Pro Tip - Property Deals Don’t Always Go Smoothly

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Property transactions rarely unravel overnight. A deal that starts smoothly with a signed Offer to Purchase (OTP) and a paid deposit can quickly run into delays, disputes or outright collapse. And when that happens, one question matters most: who protects the buyer’s money? How quickly can they be recovered?

Our guest today unpacks what happens to buyers’ money when property transactions go wrong, the risks that emerge when deposits are tied up in disputes.

For PRO-TIP this week we look into how Property deals don’t always go smoothly - many collapse before final transfer, how do we protect our deposit?

Here is the CEO OF BUYERS TRUST, JACKIE SMITH, she unpacks the practical steps buyers can take to ensure their funds remain protected throughout the transfer process
10 Jun English South Africa Music · Comedy

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