Being a good neighbour can add value to your life, security, and your property and neighbourhood. People want to live and invest in neighbourhoods which are orderly and well maintained. This says Samuel Seeff, chairman of the group, has been well-illustrated by the influx of buyers and tenants to cities, towns and neighbourhoods which are safe and well maintained and managed....
It’s easy for property investors, particularly those new to the industry, to be swayed by the rental amount the property is likely to generate on a monthly basis. And while the monthly rental is certainly an important factor, the seasoned investor tends to look beyond the rental yield and rather takes a more long-term approach by focusing on the property’s potential capital growth over a set period of...
For first-time buyers, the home loan application process can feel quite overwhelming but if you are prepared for all the financial questions ahead you will be in a much better position to have your bond approved. If you are getting ready to apply for a home loan, you need to assess your financial well-being and you should know the answers to the following questions:...
The increase in loadshedding stages for longer periods has caused many buyers to add ‘load-shedding friendly’ to their property wish list. Adrian Goslett says that upgrading some features in the home could minimise frustrations and add resale value to the property....
For many first-time home sellers, selling their homes can be a complicated process - made worse by all the well-intentioned advice from family and friends. With all the information available it may be difficult to determine which information to take note of and which to ignore. As a result, several misconceptions regarding the home-selling process have become commonplace in today’s property...
Unsurprisingly, weight loss, improved self-care, doing more exercise, and saving money are among the most common new year’s resolutions people make. And while there’s certainly nothing wrong with any of those, how about including resolutions for your property? “Property is a significant investment and one that bears looking after and setting ‘goals’ for how you manage and look after that...
If you are planning to buy your first home this year, put yourself in the best position to do so by sticking to these ten financial fitness tips....
Purchasing a home for the first time is an exciting yet expensive endeavour. This leads to plenty of great gifting opportunities for those aspiring homeowners among their friends and family. If you’re struggling to think of gift ideas for the coming festive season, here are a few tips for first-time buyers in your social circles....
The sun’s out and the days are longer, making summer the ideal time to get cracking on DIY projects that will add value to your home. “Even small changes can go a long way to not only increasing the value of your home; they could also save you money in the long run,” says Carl Coetzee....
Selling a home can be a complicated process, especially for those who have never done so before. While real estate professionals are there to guide sellers through every step of the way, having a basic understanding of the process can help homeowners prepare themselves for what lies ahead....