Real estate agents in the Fourways region point to overpricing as the number one reason for property staying on the market for longer than it should.
Market statistics show that prospective buyers are more likely to visit show houses when temperatures rise during spring.
Umhlanga is fast becoming the seaside playground of the jet set in South Africa. What used to be quaintly referred to as the “village” north of Durban is now a fully fledged suburb.
To the relief of many, the South African Reserve Bank decided last week to keep the repo rate unchanged. Some experts however argue that the rate should be raised.
There has been a resurgence in buyer interest in prime waterfront homes along Garden Route and in the Eastern Cape, agents say.
The decision by the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to retain the repo rate at 6% (basic mortgage loan rate of 9.5%) is a welcome move.
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The laid-back holiday town of Langebaan is becoming more popular with those looking to settle in the town permanently.
Affordability and ease of access are two of the main factors driving property in these popular areas.
