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6 budget-friendly DIY renovations that add value to your home
Home improvements are a great way to add value to your property, and you don’t need to break the bank with these smart weekend DIY projects. David Jacobs, Gauteng Regional Manager for the Rawson Property Group, shares his favourite DIY home improvement ideas: 1....
Turn your small garden into a haven with these 12 tips
26 Aug 2019 Your garden should be your own little spot of nature, peace, to catch some fresh air and of course some sun. Whether the size of a small balcony, generous courtyard, or acre of land, whatever the shape and size of your garden, it can always be upgraded...
How interest rates work | And how likely are they to go up soon?
Anyone keeping an eye on South Africa’s financial situation will be well aware of the recent spate of interest rate cuts implemented by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). These have taken the prime lending rate from 9.75% in January to an eyebrow-raising low of 7%...
Approval of bonds for first-time buyers at its highest for three years’
Initial predictions regarding the future of the residential property market as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown have painted a sombre picture: significant drops in house prices, more supply than demand, and people unable to afford their home loans. However, it...
Excellent demand’ for well-priced smaller properties in upmarket suburbs right now – Property24
Busy young executives and professionals are deliberately looking for smaller homes in upmarket suburbs so that they can enjoy the advantages without the maintenance burden. South Africa's economic recession, impacted severely by...
Speed up your property transfer in a ‘third of the time’ with this checklist
Property transfers have been hard-hit by the depressed economy and the Covid 19 Pandemic, resulting in normal turnaround times being seriously disrupted. Accordingly, some Sellers need to make up lost time to meet their plans and obligations. The normal process is...
How to purchase a property via a trust
02 Oct 2020 When deciding where you can channel your next investment, considering the property market is a step in the right direction. Having regard to the different avenues one can pursue when purchasing property, it is advised to investigate which avenue is best...
First-time buyers guide | Everything you need to know before house hunting
With more affordable property prices and bank approval rates at historical high levels, coupled with easing deposit requirements and lower interest rates, this may be the best ever opportunity for first-time buyers to buy a home. But to get a home loan, you’ll need a...
Here’s how long it’s taking properties to sell in South Africa
Estate agents and property economists often talk about the average 'listing time' getting longer or shorter - but what does this actually mean to the individual home buyer or seller? Gerhard Kotzé, MD of the RealNet estate agency group, says the average...
Budget 2021 | Will the transfer duty threshold be increased?
South Africa's property market has been quite resilient in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on the economy - with analysts weighing what the upcoming budget speech will hold for the current market, benefitting first-time buyers. Analysts project that...
