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Key factors that influence buying decisions
It has been said many times before that buying a house is likely to be one of the biggest financial investments anyone can make in their lifetime.
Shout it From the Rooftops
The announcement by Government that homeowners were going to have to reach further into their already empty wallets and pay higher rates on second properties came as a major shock.
When is the right time to sell?
South African property catapulted into a realm of high demand, high returns and high general interest during 2004 and kept its idyllic state until the recession in 2008..
Estate developments retain value well
Community living has grown in popularity around the world, and South Africa is no exception.
LAND OWNERSHIP AND THE FREE MARKET
The concept of private ownership of property has again come under the spotlight, highlighted by opportunist politicians on a path to mislead the poor and uneducated, no doubt for power and personal enrichment. I am a free market ...
Scared of Property
Are aspiring home buyers scared to buy property currently? Well, they certainly seem to be a lot pickier these days. The demand/supply balance favours buyers and allows them more time to make a buying decision. It disadvantages ...
To rent or buy: That is the question
In a depressed market, such as the one we are currently in, many people find themselves asking whether it is more financially prudent to buy their own home or to rent one instead.
PREPAID METERS FOR ELECTRICITY AND WATER BEST FOR SECTIONAL TITLE SCHEMES
Members of sectional title schemes who are charged for water and electricity in relation to the floor size (which is done through participation quota) of their units have for some time complained regularly that this method of ...
Top Suburbs In South Africa
The past couple of years had everyone running scared when it came to buying and selling property, but the good news is that real estate is strengthening right across the board.This put property rentals back on the map in a big ...
Comment from Adrian Goslett of RE/MAX Southern Africa, on the National Budget
The news that the transfer duty threshold has been increased from R500,000 to R600,000 can only be good for first-time and entry-level buyers.