Before you buy, what seems like your dream home, consider getting a home inspection to ensure you know about all the potential problems. By having a professional inspector examine the property, you will be able to uncover any safety concerns, structural issues, or repairs that may not be immediately visible....
Most of us assume we know everything there is to know about our homes, especially if we’ve lived in them for some time, but whilst we may be familiar with the geyser’s location and how many square meters of living space we own, there are numerous things that most people would be very surprised to know....
We spoke to Cameron Jansen, about the reasons why working with a local neighborhood expert is crucial....
A key fallout of the higher interest rate and cost of living is that it has driven many potential property buyers out of the market. While there are always exceptional areas, Samuel Seeff says that overall, the reality is that there are now fewer buyers in the market....
Due to load-shedding as well as the soaring cost of electricity, thousands of South Africans are investigating their options with regard to solar power. Understandably, they have a lot of questions. Solar energy experts Versofy SOLAR received more than 5 000 enquiries around home subscriptions since January, and they keep coming....
There are a multitude of advantages to owning your own home, but the one glaring disadvantage is that you can’t simply call the landlord when something needs fixing and, although cosmetic repairs can be postponed, there are some repairs which should never be ignored....
Appointing the right real estate agent to partner with is important when selling your home in a tough market, but it’s equally important for sellers to take an active role in the process as there are numerous things a homeowner can do to significantly facilitate the sale. We take a look at 11 tips to ensure your property stands out from the crowd in a tough market, selling as quickly as possible for...
As load shedding persists, an increasing amount of home buyers are searching for properties that can avoid the effects of the rolling blackouts. This is likely to become even more prevalent now that the budget speech has made allowance for South Africans to receive up R15,000 in tax rebates for installing solar panels, effective from 1 March 2023....
Samuel Seeff says the outlook for the property market remains stable and active despite the decision by the SA Reserve Bank to hike the repo rate by another 50bps to 7.75% (base home loan rate to 11.25%)....
Whether you need to relocate fast for a job or you are trying to find your dream home in a competitive market, being able to make an informed decision quickly is a vital step to not only finding your forever home but also ensure you avoid buyer's remorse if you have to make a decision instantly. Here we take a look at 6 tips to guide you through this process....