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Leisure Properties Still Hold Value

Globally real estate agents in several resort areas suggest that the time is right to purchase a holiday home because of a larger inventory and favourable prices. The United States’ National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) ...

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How Expensive is That Dream Holiday Home – Really?

There appears to be a huge gap between what homeowners expect to receive and what buyers are willing to pay for KwaZulu-Natal homes.  How difficult an exercise is it to value your average KZN home? Agents usually bear the brunt ...

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Cash Still King in Hermanus

Hermanus remains a destination of choice for South Africans relocating to the coast – and cash sales still represent a big chunk of transactions. Ludwig Schulenburg, owner of the local Aida estate office, reports that properties ...

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Plan for Future Rates Increases When Buying a Home

The Reserve Bank’s decision to retain interest rates at the present levels is obviously welcome for home owners, but the long term prognosis is that rates will gradually rise and property stakeholders should plan accordingly. So ...

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MORE REASONS TO BUY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Two weeks ago I joined a group of property people on a road show (property Wealth Network) where we presented in the four major centres, on various property topics. The event was a great success ...

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Home Businesses Not All Bad For HOA's

The issue of home-based businesses in security villages and estates has become a tricky question for the bodies corporate and home owners’ associations (HOA's).

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Home Is where the heart is

Whether you're a first-time home buyer or a veteran, buying a home is a complex process, even more so when you are searching for your perfect family home. 

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The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth

There appears to be a huge gap between the advertised price and the actual selling prices of property. What’s going on? Spare a thought for sellers when valuing their homes. It can’t be easy for them to get to grips with how much ...

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Distressed Properties Keep House Price Escalation Down

According to South Africa’s leading bond originator, Betterbond, the steady rise in mortgage loans granted since December last year indicates that property purchasers are still taking advantage of the buyer’s market which is ...