Property Advice

Constantly evolving regulations, a fluctuating market, ever-changing neighbourhoods… the property market is a constantly-moving industry that requires expert insight and knowledge. Private Property provides the latest news and advice on everything property related for all sides of the spectrum. In our one-stop Property Advice portal, you can find:

Buying Advice Selling Advice Tenant Advice Landlord Advice Finance Home owners Property Guides
Property Advice

House Hunting in Winter

“Cape Town home buyers have a tendency to hibernate whenever winter comes and the more it rains, the more reluctant they become to get out and look at homes for sale,” says Bill Rawson, Chairman of the Rawson Property ...

Property Advice

What Was Getting a Bond 21 Years Ago Like?

For the writer, who became a co-home owner in 1992, no pleasures existed quite like those enjoyed by parents. Many who were privy to prime interest rates at an all time low of 5.50 percent in 1962. Instead were the realities of ...

Property Advice

A good budget increases chances of getting a bond

Affordability problems when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage bond, is often the reason that finance is declined, but sometimes there are just small mitigating factors that stand in the way at that time, says Michael Bauer, ...

Property Advice

Tips on selecting the right agent

It goes without saying that if a homeowner decides to sell their property; they want to sell it for best possible price, within the shortest period of time.

Property Advice

Tips on selecting the right agent

It goes without saying that if a homeowner decides to sell their property; they want to sell it for best possible price, within the shortest period of time.

Property Advice

Understanding the Role of the Rental Agent

Many landlords choose to enlist the specialised services of a rental agent when letting a property - not only can efficient rental agents assist with the tenant-screening process, but they can also help ensure that the landlord ...

Property Advice

The Fast (Food) And The Furious (Consumer)

I weep for the human race sometimes. I honestly do. A few weeks back, thousands of people left their homes, braved the elements and waited in seemingly endless queues for what, in my opinion, is a very limited pay-off. No, I’m ...

Property Advice

Prospects Improving But Challenges Lie Ahead

It would seem that certain sectors of the property market are well and truly on the brink of an upswing. So says Jaco du Toit, head of Park Village Auction’s property division. Says Du Toit: “Demand for residential property is ...

Property Advice

A Good Budget Will Increase Chances of Getting a Bond

Affordability problems when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage bond, is often the reason that finance is declined, but sometimes there are just small mitigating factors that stand in the way at that time, says Michael Bauer, ...