FLISP – How to improve your client services
It is a great injustice that first-time home buyers, especially those from lower income groups are unaware of the subsidies that are available to them and receive little to no assistance in accessing these funds. This seminar will show you how to stand out in the conveyancing world and stand up for your client – […]
How to know when it’s time to move
Knowing when to move is not always as straight forward as one might think. At times, the need for a change is apparent and unavoidable, but other times, it grows over time and may even go unnoticed. Let’s have a look at a few of the biggest indications that it might be time to move house. Growing pains A […]
FLISP partnership answers property dreams
First time home buyers in South Africa now have added support to get their foot on the first rung of the property ladder, thanks to a new partnership between legal technology company, LexisNexis South Africa, and conveyancing firm, MDW Inc. The two industry players have joined forces to grow awareness among aspirant home owners of […]
Step-by-step property sales
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 remembered once you’ve decided to take the plunge and dive […]
Unique “stay to own” property ownership concept no home loan required to own your apartment in The Parktonian in Braamfontein
Nestled in the heart of Braamfontein, The Parktonian has been a beacon of hospitality for many years in Gauteng. A Trust owns 170 of the 300 sectional title units in the building. The Trust is prepared to release many of them on their unique “STAY to OWN” concept. Through its research, the Trust discovered property […]
Tips for tenants: How to make your house a home
Living in a rented apartment doesn’t mean you can’t make your living space your own. There are many ways in which you can make your rented property feel more like home, and it all begins with adding a bit of your own individuality and character to the aesthetics of your home. Switch out a light fixture Chances are that you’re […]
The impact of the pandemic on the rental market
As the property market continues to piece itself back together amid the ongoing pandemic, the rental market continues to feel the impact of the times more than any other sector in the real estate industry. While property sales have slowly picked up, and first-time homeowners are enjoying the advantages of a buyer’s market, empty rental properties continue to fill the market. With one […]
Here’s how to start your property portfolio and own your own property with only R10 000
Is it possible to own your property if you only have R10 000 available secure it, with no home loan? “The answer is yes. There is a well-known concept used by seasoned investors called ‘OPM’, or ‘other people’s money’, and there is no need to think that you must amass a small fortune before you […]
Have you finally found the perfect fixer-upper?
Fixer-upper properties. We all know and love them. There’s something about finding the perfect property that might be a little dated or run down and fixing it up to reach its full potential. If you find the perfect fixer-upper, you can maximise your return on investment, but first thing’s first, finding the right property. If […]
Building under way on first bonded houses at Greenville Garden City
Selling from R649k to homebuyers, qualifying for bond and govt subsidy programme (FLISP) Construction is under way on the first 16 houses in the next phase of development at Greenville Garden City in Fisantekraal, Cape Town. The houses in the pilot project comprise three sizes, 47sqm, 56sqm and 64sqm, with two or three bedrooms, and […]
