Holiday homes: What you need to consider
Finding a holiday home isn’t as simple as choosing your favourite holiday spot and packing your bags. With the festive season around the corner, the urge to buy a holiday home may be rising, but a decision like this demands time and careful consideration. Let it simmer. This is not a holiday – this is […]
The (high) rise of the sectional title
Where starter homes in quiet suburbs used to be the norm when it came to first buys for working professionals and young couples, it seems like J.G. Ballard’s 1975 novel, High Rise, may have predicted the future of residential development accurately. More and more individuals and families alike are choosing to opt for sectional title […]
First-time home buyer?
Buying a property is a rather big deal, which is why you should be sure that you are able to afford it before you end up running into debt. Owning your own home is a very rewarding experience, but there are usually some obstacles along the way. Follow the steps the below to be sure […]
Investing in a rental property
Buying a rental property could be an incredible investment opportunity, however, it’s important to make a well-informed decision before investing, as it is not for everyone. Although investing in a rental property provides many benefits, such as a potential extra income, and a way of paying off the property, it poses certain risks as well. […]
Sectional Title – Are you paying too much levies?
Bodies corporate have to create a second savings fund to cater for long-term maintenance of a sectional title complex, which was introduced through the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (STSMA), Act no 8 of 2011. In the past, many bodies corporate didn’t make sufficient provision – or any provision at all – in a reserve […]
Free online Bond Indicator revolutionised the mortgage industry
With more that 72 000 subscribers, the free online Bond Indicator revolutionised the mortgage industry. In fact, one leading mortgage originator that uses such online tools, is of opinion that it boosted their home loan approval rate to an almost 90 % approval rate. Know in advance what your buying power is “To know in […]
Slump in Property Market – Alternative Property Solutions Available
The current slump in the property market opens the way for innovative property solutions for buyers and sellers, says Meyer de Waal, a property attorney in Cape Town. Some property owners have had to consider offers that are lower than the prices they paid some three to five years ago. Says Jono, “ I bought […]
10 tips to save thousands of Rands when buying a property
Often a first-time buyer or a property investor overlooks the “small stuff” and this can end up costing the property buyer thousands of Rands in the long run. Here are our best tips to save a homebuyer and owner thousands of Rands. “You do not make money when you sell, you make your money when […]
Market Research – Buying: For a fixed sales fee of R25 000.00?
Buyers – 7 or 5 % commission vs R25 000 fixed Technology disrupted almost every sector in the property industry. Technology now enables a property buyer to first find out the home loan he can qualify for. Click here to watch the video. Alternative finance solutions are available for home buyers in the form of Rent2buy Finance – […]
Market Research – Selling your property: Will you consider to sell your property
Sellers – 7 or 5 % commission vs R25 000 fixed Technology disrupted almost every sector in the property industry. The “soft touch” combined with the “tough” personal negotiation skill of an experienced property sales person can never be underestimated or eliminated. Before Property 24, Private Property, AOL, Gumtree and many other online property listing platforms, […]
