It has now been over two years since the pandemic first hit our shores. While some aspects of life have changed dramatically since then, others have slowly returned to the way they were before....
Property Market
Keeping the home in good condition can help minimize stress when the need to sell suddenly arises. To protect the resale value of the home, homeowners ought to update certain features regularly to prevent the need for costly repairs or alterations....
Finding a home that checks most of your boxes and your budget is no easy task - and in some cases, it might even feel like a victory. There is however one more thing you need to do before you can call it yours and that is to submit an offer to purchase. We take a look at what you need to know before you sign on the dotted line....
Many sellers are caught off guard when they find out that there is more than just the agent's commission that they will be responsible for when selling their home. To protect yourself against being left with less than what had been budgeted for, you should talk to your chosen property professional about all the expenses involved and budget for them accordingly. Below we take a look at four main expenses...
Both sectional title and freehold ownership come with their own sets of pros and cons. For those who prefer one type of ownership over the other, it is sometimes possible, albeit a somewhat lengthy process, to change the zoning of an existing property....
Shockingly, apart from Adrienne Hersch and Ya’el Geffen, there are no other female CEO’s in the major national residential estate agencies. This is somewhat of a dichotomy when looking at the years of the ‘golden girls’ of real estate, those being the likes of Pam Golding, Aïda Geffen, and Wendy Machanik, who trailblazed a path through a decades-long male-dominated and traditional industry. All...
The end of the year is just around the corner and that holiday feeling is in the air. Before you know it, you’ll be going sunscreen, check; bathing costume, check; curated Spotify holiday playlist, check. While you’re doing the last bit of planning, make sure to also use the checklist below to make sure your home is safe while you’re away....
Most community housing schemes are in a constant battle to contain operational costs and keep monthly levies low – and that includes gated estates that are run by a Home Owners’ Association, says Andrew Schaefer. “And fortunately, there is quite a lot that HOA directors can do to reduce expenses and save owners money, although they do need to be careful not to sacrifice essentials such as...
If you are looking to buy property that you would like to bequeath to heirs at a future date, establishing a trust is worth considering as it can give you greater control over what happens to the property when are no longer around. “Most of the time, people buy property as their primary residence with a view to upgrading – or downsizing - at a future date when finances and circumstances allow,...
Finding the perfect property can be challenging in any market, but even more so when the demand for properties outweighs the supply. This currently describes many markets within South Africa, which can leave buyers feeling fatigued by the lengthy house-hunting process....