The ins and outs of buying a home
The transfer process is synonymous with building a house. The foundation must be laid and certain parts are built simultaneously in order for the process to be completed as one cannot be done without the other. There are many parties involved in a transfer process and each one has an important role to play. The […]
Take your homeowner relationship to the next level
Despite the recent interest rate increase, South Africa is still currently in what is deemed a “buyer’s market”, where first-time homebuyers are enjoying the opportunity of entering the property market at a much earlier stage than their financial situations would have allowed in previous years. But it’s precisely the fact that so many homebuyers are […]
Retention of title/ownership of movable goods purchased on credit
Take scenario one, in which a purchaser pays the purchase price of a good in a one lump sum. In this case, they are entitled to take delivery of the goods, and ownership will be transferred from the seller to the purchaser. Here, the rights, title and interest of the property is passed from the seller to the purchaser, which would be the ideal scenario for both parties. But what if the purchaser cannot […]
No late FLISP Subsidy applications approved for first time buyers – Industry stakeholders face a possible class action for millions of Rands in damages
If you are a first-time homeowner who earns up to R22 000.00 per month, and took transfer of your new home and then only applied for a first-time homeowner [FLISP] subsidy, it is most likely that your subsidy application will be denied. This is applicable to all first-time buyers, unless you live in the Western Cape […]
Greenville Garden City provides top quality houses with superior finishes – Now available as bonded houses
Selling from R649k to homebuyers qualifying for a bond – Also available for first time buyers getting the benefits of the Government Subsidy programme (FLISP) The quality of the construction and superior standard of finishes are what stands out in the first 16 houses of the first phase of bonded development at Greenville Garden City […]
Getting onto the property “hotlist”
Estate agents are a vital part of the real estate industry, but they may be able to do even more than you realise. As a buyer or a seller, getting onto your estate agent’s “hotlist” may be the key to unlocking the true potential of your real estate dreams. Buying Getting onto an estate agent’s “hotlist” as a buyer requires only one thing: be serious. We […]
The ins and outs of home insurance
Home insurance is there to protect one of the most important assets you own. And when done properly, it will allow you to insure both the structure of your home and the life that is lived within its four walls. Home insurance can be divided into three sections: Building Insurance, Home Contents Insurance, and Personal Valuables Insurance. The purpose of Building Insurance is to cover only the structure […]
Making it safer to buy or sell your home in the COVID era using online pre-qualification & virtual viewing
“I wish buyer No 36 came to view the house first, then I would not have wasted my time showing the 35 other buyers the property”, was a comment overheard from an estate agent over the weekend. The property seller shared the same comment. After each visit the property had to be sanitized all over […]
Keep calm and sell your property
Easy steps to help you get your property sale going Selling your property can often cause your hands to get itchy, or ants to start roaming where they have no business being. But more often than not rushing into the sale of the property leads to choices you’ll regret later. Several points need to be […]
Exploring a potential property
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest decisions most people will make in their lives. It makes sense then that this endeavour should be approached with diligent consideration and care. While the necessary assistance of professionals, who will help you make the best decisions along the way, is highly advisable for this journey, there […]
