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Homebuying tips: Maximising your investment this season
As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, the autumn season presents a unique opportunity for home buyers in South Africa. With lower competition and a variety of properties available, this is the perfect time to invest in your dream home...
03 Apr 2025
Tips for saving up for transfer fees
One of the major expenses beyond the purchase price of a home is transfer costs and bond registration fees. It can take time to save up enough to cover these upfront costs, so the sooner buyers start thinking about this, the better...
01 Apr 2025
Negotiating low offers: How to secure the best price for your home
Negotiation is a process. Sometimes, a low offer is just the starting point for a fair deal. An agent can help bridge the gap between buyer and seller expectations and can let you know when it’s best to move on...
27 Mar 2025
South Africans Share Their Inspiring Moving Success Stories
Read real-life stories of South Africans who turned moving stress into success. Find out how they overcame challenges and how you can too...
27 Mar 2025
Financial planning is key to a stress-free home purchase
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will make, yet many fall into common financial traps that can have long-term consequences. Careful financial preparation is key to a successful and stress-free home purchase...
26 Mar 2025
Why estate agents ask so many questions about your financial standing
FICA compliance plays a crucial role in ensuring that property transactions are legitimate and transparent. It protects both the buyer and the seller, while also helping prevent money laundering and other illegal activities...
25 Mar 2025
Mistakes to avoid when selling or buying a home
For both buyers and sellers, preparation is key. Do your research, work with professionals, and take the necessary steps to protect your investment. With the right approach, real estate transactions can be smooth and successful."...
24 Mar 2025
Property market reacts to unchanged repo rate
Here’s what the SARB's Monetary Policy Committee's decision to keep the repurchase rate at 7.5% per annum, and the prime rate steady at 11%, means for those in the property market...
20 Mar 2025
Repo rate holds steady at 7.5%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the policy rate unchanged, at 7.5%. Four members preferred this action, while two favoured a cut of 25 basis points...
20 Mar 2025
Is your house on the market, but not selling? Here's why
Selling a home requires a strategic approach. Pricing it correctly, presenting it well, and ensuring maximum exposure are all essential for success...
20 Mar 2025
Interest rate predictions: Expert predictions
The Monetary Policy Committee is set to meet and deliver their decision around the interest rate policy tomorrow 20 March 2025...
19 Mar 2025
Tips for successfully selling a home with tenants
Selling a home that is currently occupied by tenants can be a complex process. While it is entirely possible to sell a tenanted property, landlords must navigate legal, financial, and interpersonal challenges...
19 Mar 2025
Which is the right investment for your financial goals?
Entering the rental market can be very rewarding but it requires careful consideration, strategic planning and a clear understanding the unique dynamics of each sector...
19 Mar 2025
Lalela Estate Expands to Meet Surging Housing Demand
With an estimated 73 families moving into the North Coast, as one of the newest developments shaping this trend, Lalela Estate in Sheffield has been steadily evolving since welcoming its first residents in December...
19 Mar 2025
The psychology of home buying: What really drives decisions?
Buying a home is one of the most significant emotional investments a person will ever make. The key to successful transactions lies not just in the property itself, but in the ability to connect with the buyer’s deeper motivations and aspirations...
14 Mar 2025
Property price: Why not to overprice when selling
The price is usually the main draw card of a property and, if not priced correctly and offering value compared to the hundreds of properties available to buyers, it can delay the sale,...
13 Mar 2025
Budget 2025: 0.5% VAT increase proposed for 2025 and 2026
To raise the revenue needed, the government proposes to increase the VAT rate by half- a percentage point in 2025/26, and by another half-a-percentage point in the following year. This will bring the VAT rate to 16 per cent in 2026/27...
12 Mar 2025
Biggest deal breakers for homebuyers
While many buyers are willing to compromise on certain features, there are key deal breakers that can turn a once-promising property into a hard pass...
10 Mar 2025
What should buyers know about title deeds and property transfers
Understanding title deeds and the transfer process is key when buying property. The title deed is the official legal document proving ownership, and the transfer of property is officially completed once it is registered with the Deeds Office...
06 Mar 2025
Property investment on a budget
For many aspiring investors, the biggest hurdle to entering the property market is securing the capital needed for a deposit and financing costs. However, there are several strategies that first-time investors can use to get started with limited capital...
05 Mar 2025
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