Preparing to sell your property? We take a look at some of the costs you need to be ready for when selling your home....
Property Market
Finding the perfect property is an exciting process, but the journey does not end once the search is over. After signing an OTP, buyers will have a long wait ahead of them before the property can be transferred into their name....
The steep rise in interest rates will have impacted many households’ budgets. For some, this might simply require some readjusting of certain behaviours to rectify their financial situation. For others, it might be time to reach out for help before the situation becomes too severe....
Tenants often feel rushed into signing rental property lease agreements for fear of losing out to rival candidates. In the Western Cape, currently, the most expensive province in which to rent, rental properties are snapped up in a matter of days by up-country residents looking to semi-grate to the coast region....
Homeowners and future home buyers often consider fixing the interest rates on their home loans - and with concerns about inflation and rising living costs, this has become a hot talking point once again. Fixing your interest rate means that you will know what you will pay on your bond each month, irrespective of where we are in the rate cycle - but is this the right option for you?...
Wealth intelligence firm, New World Wealth has recently revealed the top wildlife estates in South Africa for 2023. We find out more. For the purposes of the report, wildlife estates refer to estates or reserves with abundant wildlife where people are allowed to buy a private home in the wild bush....
As ongoing loadshedding starts to bite deeper and electricity tariffs rise inexorably, interest among home buyers in properties with energy-saving features is picking up considerably. This is according to a survey (with 384 respondents) recently conducted among its agents by national real estate agency, Pam Golding Properties....
What is the difference between a buyer's market and a seller's market? Can you really time the property market? We take a look at these terms and how they affect you. There are two main ways to describe the condition of the property market, namely whether it is a seller’s market or a buyer’s market - and they have different implications for those looking to buy or even rent a property....
There is so much to take into consideration when buying a home it can be a little overwhelming, however, these four key points are the most important things you need to know as home buyers. Purchasing a home is often one of the most significant financial commitments a person will ever make. This means that careful consideration of all the factors that influence the purchase – no matter how...
To the dismay of many South Africans, the MPC might be poised to deliver yet another interest rate hike at the upcoming meeting in May....