The work-from-home pandemic-induced trends have spurred a wave of home-based small businesses and cottage industries. According to the Seeff Property Group, estate agents are increasingly dealing with property buyers in search of residential properties where they can live and work from home or run a small business....
With homeownership becoming increasingly expensive, it is becoming more common to co-own a property as a means of entering the real estate market. Before entering into this kind of ownership, it is important to be aware of the pros and cons of this sort of agreement....
Proper home maintenance is the key to keeping your home in tip-top shape over the years. If you decide to sell your home in the future, you’ll be glad you put in the work to keep it looking and functioning at its best....
There has been a notable uptick in holiday home sales over the last two years and according to Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property Group, coastal towns have been among the best performing areas, especially those along the Cape coast, but also the KZN South Coast....
Investing in offshore real estate is a great way for South Africans to diversify their portfolios, build wealth and secure an asset that can generate income in a foreign currency. There are a range of ways to invest and different types of property will suit different types of investors. Megan Copley, looks at four popular ways for South Africans to invest in international real estate....
The luxurious and much anticipated Oceans Mall, part of the R4.3 billion mixed-use Oceans Umhlanga Development, opened opens its doors to shoppers on Tuesday 15 November 2022. The project has created 6,000 jobs during construction and 2,500 permanent jobs and is classified as a catalytic development by the City of Durban. The double award-winning, internationally acclaimed development has been...
Emergencies like a burst geyser or a tree falling on your home during a storm happen, and we cannot predict when it will happen, but we can ensure that we are prepared. Preparing a legacy file with all the pertinent information relating to your property and knowing who is responsible for what is vital....
After months of house hunting, a multitude of legalities, and reams of paperwork, you’re finally ready to realise your dream and move into your very own home but, as it’s also one of the largest financial investments you’ll ever make, it’s important to start off on the right footing....
It is not uncommon for a rental property owner or landlord to decide to put the property up for sale. The question then arises as to what happens to the tenant. While it is usually advisable that landlords or property owners wait until the end of the lease before they sell the property, that is not always possible....
You are finally getting ready to move into your own place, but not sure whether you should rent a flat or purchase it. With interest rates climbing every second month, you may be concerned about whether you want to commit to a fixed asset....