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Streamline your home buying experience
Market & Opinion
Streamline your home buying experience
18 Mar 2024
Despite what many will have you believe, buying a home shouldn't feel like a daunting task despite the complexities and legalities involved. With careful preparation and consideration of the journey ahead, you can streamline the property-buying experience.
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Navigating Bond Pre-Approval and Financing Options: Months 3-4 of Your 12 Month Guide to Homeownership
Market & Opinion
Navigating Bond Pre-Approval and Financing Options: Months 3-4 of Your 12 Month Guide to Homeownership
13 Mar 2024
Congratulations on reaching months 3-4 of your journey from renting to homeownership! As you move forward, it's time to dive into the critical stages of obtaining pre-approval for a home loan and researching various mortgage options.
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Soweto property boom, values double, but still a first-time buyers’ bonanza
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Soweto property boom, values double, but still a first-time buyers’ bonanza
11 Mar 2024
Soweto is one of the most dynamic property markets in the country. It is a bustling neighbourhood with some 37 suburbs which are home to over 186,000 properties, more than double compared to 1994 according to Lightstone data.
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The Ballito Lifestyle Boom
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The Ballito Lifestyle Boom
05 Mar 2024
Besides the year-round subtropical climate and safe, well-kept Blue Flag beaches, Ballito is famed for its beautiful sugar cane scenery and surfing. In recent years, the area has evolved from a luxury holiday destination to an exclusive residential haven.
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The Ballito Lifestyle Boom
Market & Opinion
05 Mar 2024
Disposable income on the rise for South African tenants
Market & Opinion
04 Mar 2024
Sell fast, sell smart - a guide to streamlining your home sale
Market & Opinion
29 Feb 2024
Randburg is fast becoming Johannesburg's property hotspot
Market & Opinion
26 Feb 2024
Home inspections - how buyers and sellers can benefit
Market & Opinion
23 Feb 2024
Value-for-money price bands in central metro housing markets
Market & Opinion
21 Feb 2024
The crucial role of communication between home buyers and real estate agents
Market & Opinion
15 Feb 2024
How to keep your tenants happy and increase rental rentention
Market & Opinion
14 Feb 2024
Selling your home in the digital age: Tips for sellers
Market & Opinion
12 Feb 2024
Strategic ways to invest in your property and maximise its value
Market & Opinion
09 Feb 2024
Reverse migration: returning expats are investing in South African property
Market & Opinion
08 Feb 2024
6 Expert tips to avoid buyer's remorse
Market & Opinion
05 Feb 2024
Cape Town’s clean audit & tourism boom bodes well for commercial property market
Market & Opinion
02 Feb 2024
How to attract buyers when you are selling your home in 2024
Market & Opinion
01 Feb 2024
How will the interest rate impact my home loan?
Market & Opinion
30 Jan 2024
Choosing the perfect neighborhood for your investment property: A comprehensive guide
Market & Opinion
25 Jan 2024
Myths about asking price when selling your home
Market & Opinion
23 Jan 2024
The Ultimate Rental Property Checklist: Making Informed Decisions in Any Market
Market & Opinion
22 Jan 2024
Prepare for these costs when selling your property
Market & Opinion
19 Jan 2024
The offer to purchase: 5 things you need to know before signing on the dotted line
Market & Opinion
17 Jan 2024
The January MPC announcement: Will it bring relief for home owners?
Market & Opinion
16 Jan 2024
Everything you need to know as a first-time sectional title buyer
Market & Opinion
12 Jan 2024
Expats and returning semigrants are boosting Gauteng home sales
Market & Opinion
11 Jan 2024
9 Questions to ask a real estate agent when viewing a home
Market & Opinion
10 Jan 2024
A year to homeownership: Your first two months
Market & Opinion
09 Jan 2024
Buy a starter home or wait for your forever home?
Market & Opinion
02 Jan 2024
Maximizing Home Sales During the Festive Season
Market & Opinion
18 Dec 2023
Gautengers and international buyers spent more on luxury homes in Cape Town this year
Market & Opinion
14 Dec 2023