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Interest rates cuts will mean better days for landlords, although they will of course need the help of professional managing agents to maximise their returns by ensuring that they rent only to tenants with excellent credit and payment records, and that their rental properties are efficiently managed, maintained and improved to meet the demands of modern lifestyles...

Creating a spare room that adds value to your home involves more than just providing a place for guests to sleep. A well-designed guest room can enhance your home's appeal and even increase your property's value...

South Africa’s property market is on the cusp of significant change, presenting a fleeting opportunity for astute buyers, especially with the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) due to announce a repo rate decision on the 19 of September 2024...

For many people, the dream is to own their own home, and considering property has long been touted as a good investment on the basis that it’s a tangible asset that appreciates over time, it makes good financial sense...

House flipping can be a lucrative investment strategy for those who are well-prepared, knowledgeable, and willing to take on the challenges involved...

While purchasing a home outright with cash may seem ideal, it’s crucial to consider the broader implications of such a decision...

Since the pandemic, many people have been looking to swap their inland lifestyles for a coastal retreat. However, before making the move, potential buyers should be aware of some key differences they may encounter...

The outlook for South Africa’s housing market is looking increasingly optimistic with a number of positive indicators evident and early signs of sustainable growth in house prices and market activity already starting to emerge...

The decline in CPI is a welcome sign that inflationary pressures may be easing, which is positive news for consumers and the housing market alike...

From long and short-term financial considerations to emotional attachments, there's a lot for prospective sellers to weigh up before taking the leap and making such a major decision...

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments. There are so many things to consider before making a final decision...

A sudden surge in rental growth during Q2 2024 brings a welcome surprise for South African rental agents and landlords following a decline in the first quarter...

A successful real estate journey hinges on a collaborative and transparent relationship between sellers and their chosen agents, ensuring that both parties work in tandem towards a common goal - selling the property for the best possible outcome...

As economic conditions evolve, these trends will shape both the opportunities and challenges for buyers and sellers in the South African housing market...

Women are an increasingly significant and powerful contingent of home buyers, and the market should take careful note of what they need and want, with security and safety being paramount – especially if they have children and elderly parents or grandparents in their care...

Owning a home is a significant milestone in anyone's life but for women especially, it provides many benefits in addition to long-term financial advantages, and in Women’s Month, it’s a good idea to review some of the most important ones...

There is a high desire for home ownership in the country, but the high interest rate and uncertainty around the economy remains a dampener. Bringing down the rate will be just the catalyst that hesitant buyers need...

House price growth has been dampened for some time now owing to broader economic factors. Once the interest rate cutting cycle begins, it is possible that we might experience a quick turnaround within the local housing market...

A buyer’s market typically features more properties for sale and fewer buyers. When there is an oversupply of available properties and lower buyer demand, it tends to result in extended market times, price reductions, and seller concessions...

In the event where a seller agrees to early occupation, it is vital that specific terms and conditions that deal with the occupation including transfer of risk, costs and so on are specifically included in the agreement of sale. These should preferably be vetted by a Conveyancer...