Factors that nullify rate cut
The decision by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to cut interest rates by 0,5% shows that the housing market has returned to a weakening trend and this would seem to set the scene for a relatively good buying period.
10 September 2010Read More .....
Financial Planners and Brokers
Open letter to Financial Planners and Brokers
6 September 2010Read More .....
Full rental service is the best
Although there are two clearly defined types of rental property management, those working this field find that property owners often do not fully understand the differences between them.
30 August 2010Read More .....
Foreigners hungry for SA properties
Interest is specifically for properties between R3m to R12m.
24 June 2010Read More .....
Families receiving homes in Youth Month
Seventy-six families are to receive new houses to commemorate Youth Month, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) recently said.
15 June 2010Read More .....
Fixed interest rates are not beneficial for every bondholder
Rob Lawrence tells us why it is not a wise step.
17 May 2010Read More .....
Five property investment rules
You can still make "serious money" in residential property.
5 January 2010Read More .....
FNB house price index climbs
The index is up 2% compared with a revised 0.9% drop the previous month.
1 December 2009Read More .....
Five profitable property strategies
How to maximise your real estate returns, minimise the debt
1 December 2009Read More .....
Flats for the filthy rich
What R75m and more gets you at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront.
30 November 2009Read More .....
Firm to buy R775m property portfolio
Property loan stock company Vukile (VKE) on Tuesday announced that it had concluded agreements with the Sanlam group (SLM) to acquire a portfolio of 13 commercial properties for R775m.
2 November 2009Read More .....
Fresnaye home on market at R32m!
A 706sqm home in Cape Town's Fresnaye has come on to the market at a whopping R32m.
29 October 2009Read More .....
First luxury cars, now luxury properties
SA police commissioner gets a R3,3m house - politician outrage
26 October 2009Read More .....
Finishing off the bathroom
When it comes to bathroom finishes, there is an incredibly wide variety of choices to choose from. Here are some tips on the pros and cons of some of the more popular finishes:
9 October 2009Read More .....
Famous outdoor designer visits SA
World-renowned designer Kenneth Cobonpue visited South Africa in September to immerse himself in the local outdoor lifestyle.
1 October 2009Read More .....
Fort Hare goes bigger and greener
The Eastern Cape's University of Fort Hare is extending its East London campus.
22 September 2009Read More .....
Fit a funky floor
15 September 2009Read More .....
Fake landlords, estate agents: Tenants beware
Con artists steal house-hunters' deposits - and more.
15 September 2009Read More .....
Fetching etchings
WHEN choosing to decorate your home with art, there are certain design tricks of the trade that can help to display your collection to its best advantage.
28 August 2009Read More .....
Factor attorney fees in sale equation
LEGAL fees are often a hidden cost that may come as a surprise to first-time buyers. But part of the service provided by the attorney is to draft the documents necessary in order for the transaction to be registered in the deeds office, obtain a rates cl
28 August 2009Read More .....
Fun times for first-time property buyers
Free cars, lower interest rates; seems silly not to buy, right?
17 August 2009Read More .....
Follow basic rules of property deals
Despite regular warnings on this subject from most of the major estate agencies, property buyers and sellers still regularly ignore some of the basic rules of property transactions.
6 August 2009Read More .....
First apartment? Go girl!
Powder pink, aqua, and a dash of sassy black give this apartment girly glamour.
5 August 2009Read More .....
FNB: House price decline slowing
FNB said on Monday that a decline in South African house prices continued in July.
5 August 2009Read More .....
Foreigners active in Cape luxury market
Recent figures released by PropStats show interesting buyer and seller trends and market activity at the top end of the market on the Atlantic Seaboard.
24 July 2009Read More .....
Free State valley life
CLARENS is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque spots in SA and many believe it has the best trout fishing waters in the country.
20 July 2009Read More .....
Fewer townhouses, flats to be built
Fewer plans are being approved for residential units, which means that a dwindling number of units will be built in the foreseeable future.
17 July 2009Read More .....
Finance issues spur rentals in CT
There is ongoing demand for rental properties in the Cape Town metropolitan area due to affordability and bond finance issues and all income groups are renting, albeit for different reasons.
13 July 2009Read More .....
Fabulous fabrics
It has been argued that without soft furnishings or fabrics, an interior is nothing more than an unfinished architectural space. The premise of the argument makes a lot of sense, as fabric accents and soft furnishings have the unmistakable capacity for m
7 July 2009Read More .....
Farmland draws buyers to Upington
Demand for farmland is underpinning the property market in Upington.
22 June 2009Read More .....
Five Boland smallholdings on market
Five smallholdings covering between 3 to 5 hectares have come on to the market in the Boland.
10 June 2009Read More .....
Faster broadband a boon to property
The advent of faster, cheaper broadband services to South Africa when it is connected to the world via the Seacom undersea cable will undoubtedly benefit the property market.
8 June 2009Read More .....
Full market revival still far off
South Africa is unlikely to see another residential property boom in the foreseeable future and a full-scale revival in residential property is probably two to three years off.
5 June 2009Read More .....
From white to wow!
Home décor and DIY expert Janice Anderssen shows how to liven up your place's interior by painting it with a few easy steps.
18 May 2009Read More .....
Forced sales: Manage the process
Homeowners under pressure to sell their property because of credit difficulties are advised to manage the process as far as possible.
12 May 2009Read More .....
Firm buys CBD property portfolio
"In contrast to the property sales market, rentals in the city are booming."
8 May 2009Read More .....
Facelift your wooden floor
Sanding and lacquering old floorboards can transform the appearance of any room. And if you take your time over the job, you will have utterly beautiful floors for years to come.
20 April 2009Read More .....
Five-star residence in the fynbos
Exclusivity and privacy is a guarantee at Sea Farm near Pringle Bay in the Western Cape, writes Thumeshni Mudeliar
7 April 2009Read More .....
First-time buyers swing market
The action in the property market has clearly swung to the lower and lower middle income categories, where first-time buyers are now much in evidence.
3 April 2009Read More .....
FNB House Price Index down 7,8%
The year-on-year (y/y) decline in the FNB House Price Index continued in March to the tune of -7,8%, much as expected, down from a February revised rate of -6,2%.
1 April 2009Read More .....
Find out how rate cut slices bond
Homeowners with a R500k bond will now pay a monthly instalment of R6,093 and those with a R1m bond R11,951 after Tuesday's interest rate cut of 100 basis points.
26 March 2009Read More .....
Foreigners like these Montagu ranges
Montagu in the Western Cape's Klein Karoo is drawing an increasing number of overseas property buyers in the price range between R800k and R1,5m.
19 March 2009Read More .....
Family homes popular in Langebaan
Entry-level prices in Langebaan now start at around R439k for a 42sqm apartment, while larger apartments and penthouses can fetch around R1,4m.
18 March 2009Read More .....
Families boost Somerset West market
The real estate market in the Western Cape town of Somerset West is experiencing a slight upswing largely due to retirees and families from Johannesburg making their appearance.
10 March 2009Read More .....
