Advice to buyers, sellers of properties
Make sure terms and conditions do not delay transfer.
30 August 2010Read More .....
A Senior Moment and Important Announcements
This contribution was send to us by one of our Platinum members, Jeremy Everitt. I enjoyed it a lot and I think you will too.
31 August 2010Read More .....
Average deposit for home now R165k
Banks may well have started opening their mortgage lending taps again but the average homebuyer still needs to fork out a cash deposit of close to 20% of the property’s purchase price.
19 August 2010Read More .....
A guide for investing in property
Collin Wright reckons listed property could offer a defensive investment position in 2010.
17 August 2010Read More .....
Affordable housing for Eerste River
A R170-million housing project that aims to bring the GASH (Good Address Small Home) concept to the affordable housing market in Eerste River is soon to be launched, with the construction of three apartment complexes and one mixed-use complex in a secure
6 August 2010Read More .....
Agents must protect buyers and sellers
Estate agents have a moral and legal duty to protect the interests of property buyers as well as sellers.
6 July 2010Read More .....
Any season is good for selling, buying
If you are thinking of selling your home, it will interest you to know that demand does tend to vary from month to month and from season to season.
1 July 2010Read More .....
Agterstallige klaringsertifikate al by 45 000
Johannesburg. - Die agterstallige munisipale klaringsertifikate het tot byna 45 000 opgeskiet weens die stadsraad van Johannesburg se onvermoë om dié sertifikate te verwerk, reken eiendomsrolspelers.
24 June 2010Read More .....
Absa reckless lending court conviction bad for property
It could lead to banks again being too cautious in granting bonds, argues Tony Clarke.
21 May 2010Read More .....
A healthy recovery underway
House price growth increases modestly in April.
4 May 2010Read More .....
Advice to property sellers
Graham Leslie argues you should get your buyer's deposit as and when agreed.
29 April 2010Read More .....
Arm huishoudings dalk vrygestel van eiendomsbelasting
Kaapstad. - Arm huishoudings kan vrygestel word van eiendomsbelasting as voorgestelde wysigings aan die Wet op Munisipale Eiendomsbelasting aanvaar word.
26 March 2010Read More .....
Absa's plan to seize more lower-income earners
Those earning less than R15 142 can buy a property without paying a deposit and get free homeownership classes.
17 March 2010Read More .....
Absa gee nog R20 mjd. vir huislenings
Johannesburg. - Absa beplan om tot 2014 nóg R20 miljard se huislenings beskikbaar te stel vir laekostebehuising en het daarom ’n innoverende huisleningsproduk bekend gestel.
16 March 2010Read More .....
Absa: Huismark sal kop verder oplig
Die bestendige herstel van die residensiële huismark sal na verwagting verdere momentum in 2010 kry, sê Absa.
15 February 2010Read More .....
Avoid property tax: Get another wife, earn timeshare
Not every tax hole has been plugged in South Africa.
25 January 2010Read More .....
Absa verwag huismark sal verbeter
Johannesburg. – Die residensiële eiendomsmark sal na verwagting geleidelik in 2010 verbeter, het Absa Maandag gesê.
19 January 2010Read More .....
Average house deposit dips
The average deposit as a percentage of the buying price of a house currently equates to 15,7% (R132,831) when compared with a deposit of 18,7% (R148,554) in November 2008.
15 December 2009Read More .....
Absa: Huisprysgroei verbeter
Johannesburg. – Nominale groei op ’n jaargrondslag in plaaslike huispryse het in November verder verbeter, het Absa Maandag gesê.
7 December 2009Read More .....
Affordable housing gets a French lift
Affordable housing in SA received a significant boost yesterday with a loan of 20m euro (about R225m) for social and private rental projects.
27 November 2009Read More .....
A bit potty
No matter how small your patio or garden, it can become a lush and colourful oasis with the clever use of containers.
9 November 2009Read More .....
Availability of new bonds welcomed by agents
BACK TO NORMAL Confirming recent reports from many of the members of his institute, Ivan Neethling, chairman of the Western Cape branch of the Institute of Estate Agents of SA, said the financial institutions are more willing to give mortgage bonds on ho
10 November 2009Read More .....
All about levy stabilization funds
Levy stabilization funds are common in sectional title schemes designed for retired persons.
6 November 2009Read More .....
Average rental price up 11,5% in '09
The average property rental price has increased by 11,5% over the past 12 months, according to the latest TPN Rental Payment Monitor.
29 October 2009Read More .....
Appointing a competent conveyancer is key
The claim that all attorneys are au fé with conveyancing law is simply not true.
27 October 2009Read More .....
A second property: Why you should buy one
Shhh! Don't tell the tax expert how you make big money in residential real estate
23 October 2009Read More .....
Act amendment to reduce use of trusts
The recent promulgation of an amendment to the Estate Duty Act which will come into force from 1st January 2010 will be yet another step in the process of reducing the artificial use of trusts in estate planning.
16 October 2009Read More .....
Alternative technology the answer?
As more than 2,2m families in South Africa live in informal settlements with no proper ablution services or running water, a large number of our government departments and persons in leadership positions within the government continue to neglect explorin
29 September 2009Read More .....
Avoid disputes on Offer to Purchase
Homebuyers should not recklessly sign an Offer to Purchase (OTP) agreement without being sure they can meet the associated financial commitments.
25 September 2009Read More .....
Are SA buyers paying too much?
Further evidence of the case for cutting SA home loan interest rates even further has emerged, notwithstanding the latest reductions.
14 September 2009Read More .....
Ál minder moet huise onder hamer verkoop
Veilings word nie meer oorstroom deur gedwonge verkope van huise soos vroeër vanjaar nie.
15 September 2009Read More .....
Answering some sect. title questions
Sectional title expert Jennifer Paddock answers a few thorny reader questions.
10 September 2009Read More .....
Absa verslap leningskriteria
Johannesburg. – Absa het Maandag aangekondig hy het sy uitleenvereistes aan lae inkomste-verdieners verlaag en verbandlenings van 110% is vir hulle beskikbaar. Absa het gesê hoewel die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie nog in ’n resessie is en rentekoerse reeds
9 September 2009Read More .....
Arrears still climbing
Banks may well be starting to open their credit lending taps again but the number of homeowners that are battling to meet monthly mortgage repayments continues to climb.
4 September 2009Read More .....
August mid-house prices down 3,4%
Middle-segment house prices were down by 3,4% year-on-year (y/y) to around R933,300 in August 2009 (-3,7% y/y in July and -3,8% y/y in May after revision), according to the latest house price index released by Absa on Thursday.
4 September 2009Read More .....
August house prices down 5.2% y/y
Smoothed growth in the Standard Bank median house price index decreased by a disappointing 5,2% y/y in August, averaging 3,9% y/y in the first eight months of the year, according to the latest Standard Bank House Price Index released on Tuesday.
3 September 2009Read More .....
A little off the wall
A first for South Africa opens up new options for paint decoration for beautiful walls.
2 September 2009Read More .....
A second chance for spring
IT IS so easy to miss the boat when it comes to planting at the right time. Lovely spring gardens are best planted in April and May, so August, theoretically, is a bit late.
28 August 2009Read More .....
Affordable way to buy into winelands
IN THE heart of the Boland sits Wellington, a tranquil valley on the banks of the Kromme River, resting at the foot of the Groenberg Mountain.
28 August 2009Read More .....
Affordable sector continues to boom
Despite affordability being a key concern in the middle to upper echelons of the property market, with a definite decrease in sales activity, the same cannot be said of the affordable housing market.
27 August 2009Read More .....
Affordable Sandton complex launched
An affordable, upmarket apartment development with 180 units has been launched in Sandton.
26 August 2009Read More .....
A curtain raiser for your house
Curtains can add a wealth of difference to a room, whatever their colour or design. In the warm summer months, lightweight curtains or semi-sheers look cool and fresh, while heavy drapes add a touch of warmth and comfort during the chillier winter months
25 August 2009Read More .....
Average ER price still under R1m
The average price of a home on the East Rand is still under R1m, while magnificent upmarket homes can still be had from R2m upwards.
19 August 2009Read More .....
Average house requires R218k cash
The latest 50 basis point interest rate cut may well have placed rates back to mid-2006 levels but that doesn't necessarily mean that homeownership has become more affordable.
17 August 2009Read More .....
Avoiding traps in property deals
Beware of tax, renovations and handshakes
11 August 2009Read More .....
Auction properties: Delving into the fine-print
Commissions & when you get occupant-plus-house after auction
24 July 2009Read More .....
Activities galore for busy over-50s
DRINK IN THE OUTLOOK: A beautiful lake view from the site of the Knysna Lifestyle Estate.
27 July 2009Read More .....
Are these auctions the future?
Will selling property on auction without a reserve price become a significant alternative for the South African market?
23 July 2009Read More .....
Apartheid property problems flourish in SA townships
Why won't govt give black people real property rights? Alex case study
20 July 2009Read More .....
A holiday home at a fraction of the price
JSE-LISTED Colliers International has established a fractional ownership division to bring affordable holiday homes to the market. The property giant already has two developments available, one on Durban’s north coast and the other in Hout Bay near Cape
10 July 2009Read More .....
A unit suited to the buyer
CAMPS Bay is one of the most beautiful and vibrant of Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard suburbs with a fine selection of upscale seaside homes and celebrated mountain and sea views.
10 July 2009Read More .....
An estate with various possibilities
THE Mpumalanga Highlands Meander, situated in the higher reaches of the escarpment, is sandwiched between the Cultural Heartland and the Panorama Route regions. This area, which includes the towns of Belfast, Dullstroom, Elands Valley, the Kwena Basin, L
10 July 2009Read More .....
Aai, die huis-kraai draai laag en vet oor Mosselbaai
Die eiendomsmark in Mosselbaai en Knysna gedy ondanks die knypende ekonomie.
10 July 2009Read More .....
Architectural acquisition
Every architect has a unique method of designing and working, and hence, if you are searching for an architect to design or renovate your home – it is important to find one whose design style, business manner and fees are in sync with your expectations a
10 July 2009Read More .....
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT: Luxurious maritime living
THE V&A Waterfront is one of Cape Town’s top attractions. It is a cosmopolitan meeting place, a vibrant shopping hub, and offers plenty of trendy restaurant and entertainment venues. As part of the city’s working harbour, the V&A Waterfront offers a uniq
3 July 2009Read More .....
A modern outlook
To some people, the contemporary décor style seems stark and bare, but if it is put together well, it can be a truly striking and alluring style. Simple, uncluttered lines, neutral or bold colours, plain fabrics, and the juxtaposition of natural and manm
2 July 2009Read More .....
Agente gaan deur veilings huise verkoop
In die uitdagende eiendomsmark kyk eiendomsagentskappe deesdae met nuwe oë na veilings as ’n metode om eiendom te verkoop.
23 June 2009Read More .....
Avoiding dud tenants
Tips for property owners on how to avoid a rental headache.
9 June 2009Read More .....
Affordable housing more affordable
Bargains aplenty in Cape Town but for who?
4 June 2009Read More .....
April house prices fall 2,5% y/y
The Standard Bank median house price index (smoothed) decreased by 2,5% y/y in April, following on average declines of almost 2,5% y/y in the first three months of the year, the latest Standard Bank property gauge showed on Monday.
5 May 2009Read More .....
A taste of tropical paradise
The Cape Bay Beach Resort has reported an excellent buyer response, writes Michelle Swart
7 April 2009Read More .....
A salute to comfortable coastal life
A prime development on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast offers exclusive and luxury seaside living, writes Thumeshni Mudeliar
7 April 2009Read More .....
Analysing occupational rent
Purchasing a new property can be both the most exciting moment in life and the most stressful, particularly when hidden and unexpected costs claim another chunk out of the budget.
1 April 2009Read More .....
Advice to help you invest
There are two golden rules to property investing, says a leading property expert.
9 March 2009Read More .....
