How to scrutinise an estate agent
In the current real estate market, home sellers need to be sure that their estate agent has real marketing muscle – and is committed to using it.
8 September 2010Read More .....
HNWIs returning to buy-to-let market
The lack of certainty and the volatility of the global economy are resulting in High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI’s) looking at buy-to-rent properties with a great deal more enthusiasm.
3 September 2010Read More .....
Huispryse daal dalk volgende jaar, wys indeks
Johannesburg. - Die mini-lopie in huispryse is besig om vroeër as wat verwag is tot ’n einde te kom en huispryse kan volgende jaar weer begin daal.
2 September 2010Read More .....
How to nominate and elect trustees
Prescribed management rule (“PMR”) 7 requires nominations by owners for the election of trustees at any annual general meeting (“AGM”) to be given in writing, accompanied by the written consent of the person being nominated at least 48 hours before the m
30 August 2010Read More .....
Homeownership more than just nest egg
Even though the economic benefits of property are invariably and almost exclusively extolled, other “soft” advantages play an equally vital role in building families up.
25 August 2010Read More .....
How to pay bond off faster
Many consumers aren’t aware that even a small additional payment into their home loan account every month can make a big difference.
23 August 2010Read More .....
House prices, affordability recovering
Although the growth in SA house prices is not stellar, it has exhibited some recovery signs since 2009 and affordability is on a good path again.
19 August 2010Read More .....
Huispryse styg stadiger
Johannesburg. – Die waarde van huise in die middel segment van die Suid-Afrikaanse huismark het in Julie 2010 op ’n jaargrondslag aangehou styg, maar teen ’n stadiger koers, het Absa se nuutste huisprysindeks Dinsdag gewys.
10 August 2010Read More .....
Herstel in huismark toon momentum
Johannesburg. – Die herstel in die eiendomsmark is besig om momentum te kry, het Standard Bank Dinsdag gesê by die bekendmaking van sy eiendomsverslag vir Julie.
3 August 2010Read More .....
Huurders van huise en woonstelle betaal beter
Kaapstad. - Meer woonstel- en huishuurders het in die tweede kwartaal van vanjaar hul huurgeld betyds betaal as in die eerste kwartaal.
26 July 2010Read More .....
Huurders betaal beter
Kaapstad. - Meer woonstel- en huishuurders het in die tweede kwartaal van vanjaar hul huurgeld betyds betaal as in die eerste kwartaal.
27 July 2010Read More .....
Home repos falling; small part of total
The amount of houses that banks have had to repossess due to their owners defaulting on loans, has dropped.
20 July 2010Read More .....
Hawks arrest two in sub-6% home loan scheme
Despite the protestations of Seeff licensee Sonnenberg, Arctogen appears fishy.
19 July 2010Read More .....
How to choose your rental agency
Word of mouth should be your first indication says Dexter Leite.
14 July 2010Read More .....
How to maintain distant property
The age-old Afrikaans adage “ver van jou goed, na aan jou skade” (far from your possessions, close to your damage) holds some venerable wisdom for property owners, but technology could change that.
8 July 2010Read More .....
House price growth showing early signs of nearing a peak
Latest trends in house prices.
8 July 2010Read More .....
Historic Cape lodge on market
A historic boutique lodge situated in the Western Cape of Montagu is to be sold lock, stock and barrel for R7,5m.
30 June 2010Read More .....
How to increase your rentals
The strict criteria of the National Credit Act (NCA) and increasing property prices are forcing South Africans to abandon temporarily any hope of becoming homeowners and making them tenants for longer than they anticipated two or three years ago.
29 June 2010Read More .....
How to improve property and add value
Relatively small sums spent on improvements over a period of years can add significantly to the value of a property.
15 June 2010Read More .....
Huurgeld troef ekonomie
Johannesburg. - Die gemiddelde huurgeld van woonstelle in Suid-Afrika se stede het geleidelik toegeneem in die ergste resessie sedert die 1980’s.
9 June 2010Read More .....
House price growth up further in May
Middle-segment home values increased further in May 2010, according to Absa's house price indices released on Monday.
7 June 2010Read More .....
High net worth investors being wooed
The JSE PE ratio rerated by 82% last year, which certainly supports the view that the easy money in equities has been made.
4 June 2010Read More .....
House prices slowly recovering
House prices are on a slow recovery path, Standard Bank said on Tuesday as it released its residential property gauge for May.
2 June 2010Read More .....
Huismark lyk beter
Johannesburg. - Die vraag na residensiële verbandfinansiering groei teen ’n slakkepas, ten spyte van ’n merkbare verbetering in die huismark.
2 June 2010Read More .....
How to assess how much a buyer can really afford
Anton du Plessis provides some tips.
24 May 2010Read More .....
House price trend growth higher in April
The property market is expected to recover further during the rest of 2010.
14 May 2010Read More .....
Huiskopers moet spaar vir deposito
Johannesburg. - Die huismark is terug in die era van die deposito. Dit beteken dat voornemende huiskopers sal moet spaar vir ’n deposito voordat hulle ’n huis kan koop.
4 May 2010Read More .....
House prices show further growth - FNB
Building sector still very weak, but showing early signs of stabilising
6 April 2010Read More .....
Helfte van Januarie se verbandaansoekers swart
Johannesburg. - Suid-Afrika se groeiende swart middelklas het ’n merkwaardige mikpunt behaal.
23 March 2010Read More .....
Huismark kry weer lewe
Johannesburg. – Die verslapte leningskriteria is besig om talle potensiële huiskopers na die residensiële eiendomsmark terug te lok, wat gelei het tot ’n verhoging in huispryse, het ooba Dinsdag gesê.
16 March 2010Read More .....
Hidden skeletons
Last week while having dinner with my friend, Dr John C. Maxwell, the great man said something that made me think. After I thought about it a lot I decided to share it with you.
17 March 2010Read More .....
How to Fast Track Creating Annuity Income in the Current Economy
Somerset West – Member & Subscriber Network Function – 25 March 2010
12 March 2010Read More .....
Huismark kry verdere woema
Johannesburg. – Stewige groei in volumes het die huismark in Februarie verdere woema gegee en al drie die onderliggende kategorieë in die middelsegment van die mark was op ’n stewige groeivoet, het Absa se huisprysindeks getoon.
10 March 2010Read More .....
Huisprys-groei sterker, maar aanbod oorskry steeds vraag
Johannesburg. - Huisprysgroei het in Februarie versnel, maar vir die mark om heeltemal buite die gevaarsone te wees, moet die residensiële vraag in ooreenstemming met die aanbod kom.
2 March 2010Read More .....
Huisprysgroei versnel
Johannesburg. - ’n Stygende vraag na huisvesting het huisprysgroei in Februarie laat versnel, wat die bestaande huismark ’n beter plek maak om in te wees.
2 March 2010Read More .....
Huiskopers betaal groter deposito’s
Johannesburg. - Huiskopers moes in Januarie vanjaar ’n groter deposito as persentasie van die koopsom van ’n huis neersit as in Januarie verlede jaar.
18 February 2010Read More .....
How to follow the money in the property market
Find the artists - they spot bargains just before prices move up.
10 February 2010Read More .....
Huispryse kan vanjaar met tot 6% groei – Absa
Die nominale waarde van huispryse in die middelsegment van die huismark (80 m² tot 400 m²) was in Januarie vanjaar 5,1% hoër as in Januarie verlede jaar.
10 February 2010Read More .....
Huismark-kenners verras
Johannesburg. – Dit wil voorkom asof eiendomsekonome die krag van die herstel in die huismark onderskat het, met die daling van huispryse in 2009 wat meer matig was as wat verwag is.
19 January 2010Read More .....
Huismark tel kop op, maar herstelproses is stadig
Die huismark is beslis besig om uit verlede jaar se resessie te ontsnap, maar die herstelproses gaan baie stadig wees.
19 January 2010Read More .....
Huismark se fondament is volgens ENB stewig
Die Suid-Afrikaanse huismark het verlede jaar se finansiële krisis toe verbasend goed oorleef.
12 January 2010Read More .....
High demand for homes close to good schools
Edugration - the new South African property trend
15 January 2010Read More .....
How do I rent my house to 2010 soccer visitors?
The question on every South African home-owner’s lips
8 January 2010Read More .....
Huismark skep moed
’n Dramatiese oplewing in verkoopsyfers van eiendomsgroepe die laaste ses maande van verlede jaar dui op ’n positiewe vertoning vir die huismark in 2010.
5 January 2010Read More .....
Huispryse veilig in ‘positiewe terrein’
Johannesburg. - Die oobarometer loop tans voor wat betref huisprysgroei onder die verskeie huisprysindekse.
10 December 2009Read More .....
Huis-winskopies wag op kusbesoekers
Vir vakansiegangers wat langs die kus gaan uitspan en die moontlikheid van ’n vakansiehuis oorweeg, is daar vanjaar gewis meer winskopies as in ander jare beskikbaar.
4 December 2009Read More .....
Huismark verbeter vinniger as voorspel
Toestande in die residensiële eiendomsmark is besig om heelwat vinniger te verbeter as wat in die vooruitsig gestel is.
4 December 2009Read More .....
How to determine realistic price
The key factor when it comes to property investments – whether buying or selling – is realistic pricing.
1 December 2009Read More .....
Home business: What about VAT?
The question of when VAT is payable on the sale of a residential property has new relevance in the current economic cycle where many people are establishing home-based businesses to make a living.
1 December 2009Read More .....
Housing dept in hot water over play
The DA is calling on the auditor general and the public protector to investigate what the party is calling "a scandalous, Sarafina-style theatre production", which cost the Housing Department R22,6m last year.
27 November 2009Read More .....
How to scrutinize a lease
Lengthy lease agreements filled with legal jargon can be daunting, especially for the hundreds of new tenants joining the letting market each day.
24 November 2009Read More .....
Herstel in huismark is volhoubaar
Verbeterings in die belangrike drywers van die huismark dui daarop dat die herstel in dié mark volhoubaar gaan wees.
16 November 2009Read More .....
House prices surge for fifth month in a row
Oobarometer indicates 9.9% year-on-year increase in annual house prices.
13 November 2009Read More .....
House market shows signs of improvement
AFTER almost a year of nominal year-on-year price deflation in the housing market, some price inflation was recorded in the past two months, according to Absa ’s calculations.
13 November 2009Read More .....
Huurders onder druk
Johannesburg. – Huurders en verhuurders moet voorberei vir Eskom se voorgestelde tariefverhogings in 2010, het die eiendomsbestuurmaatskappy Trafalgar Woensdag gesê.
5 November 2009Read More .....
Huishoudings nog onder druk
Johannesburg. – Die finansiële posisie van huishoudings het relatief kwesbaar gebly met beide finansiële bates en netto welvaart van huishoudings wat die inkrimping volhou wat in die derde kwartaal van 2008 begin het, het die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserw
3 November 2009Read More .....
Hout Bay property rocks
Top agent reckons coastal enclave is set for a value boost.
29 October 2009Read More .....
Heritage site on auction 19/11
Savile Row Auctions announced that its inaugural Cape Town auction will to be held on 19 November at The Grand Westin Foreshore in Cape Town.
27 October 2009Read More .....
Huisverbande blý strop om verbruiker-nek
Johannesburg. – Terugbetalings op huisverbande – die grootste uitgawe vir die meeste verbruikers – is tans 26,8% laer as in Desember verlede jaar, maar tog is verbruikers steeds onder druk om hul skuld te betaal.
26 October 2009Read More .....
Huispryse styg
Johannesburg. – Die oobarometer vir September wys dat huispryse jaar-tot-jaar met 1,8% gestyg het, het ooba Maandag gesê.
12 October 2009Read More .....
Hoë waardasies, eiendomstaks ontneem armes van dak oor kop
Pretoria. - Die verhoogde munisipale eiendomsbelasting is onbekostigbaar en dryf mense uit hul huise uit.
5 October 2009Read More .....
Huispryse en verkope bou weer stoom op
Johannesburg. - Goeie nuus vir die huismark stroom uit alle oorde in.
5 October 2009Read More .....
Highest price ever seen in Langebaan
A home in Langebaan has been put on the market for the highest price this West Coast town has ever seen.
2 October 2009Read More .....
Huismark messel krake toe
Johannesburg. – Die verlagings in rentekoerse wat in Desember 2008 begin het, is besig om ’n invloed op huispryse te hê, sê Eerste Nasionale Bank (ENB).
1 October 2009Read More .....
House price decline diminishes at steady pace
THE FNB House Price Index's year-on-year decline continued to diminish at a steady pace, and it looks likely that year-on-year price increases will resume in the next few months, according to the latest FNB House price index released today.
1 October 2009Read More .....
Huispryse styg vir vyfde maand
Huispryse het in Mei vir die vyfde opeenvolgende maand gestyg, ’n teken dat die huismark uit die moeras opstaan.
29 September 2009Read More .....
House prices show gradual improvement
Lightstone's repeat sales annual national house price inflation, based on Deeds Office transactions, continued on its upward trend, reaching -1,1% in May 2009, after bottoming at its lowest level of -3,1% in January 2009.
30 September 2009Read More .....
Habitat, Nedbank vat hande met bou van huis
In ’n poging om ’n bydrae te lewer tot die land se enorme agterstand in huisvesting het Nedbank se huisleningsafdeling hande gevat met Habitat for Humanity Suid-Afrika om ’n huis te bou vir ’n gesin in Ivory Park in Johannesburg.
18 September 2009Read More .....
Host a cell tower and make some cash
Any property with an MTN/Vodacom transmission mast on it is always paid a substantial monthly rental – frequently more than R10k per month.
15 September 2009Read More .....
How NCA affects juristic persons
After two years, since 1 June 2007, the full effect of the National Credit Act (NCA) is finally understood.
14 September 2009Read More .....
Home loans still priced high
ABSA followed Standard Bank and FNB's lead this week by reducing its deposit requirements for homebuyers, but banks are not yet offering bigger concessions on the interest rate pricing of new mortgage loans.
11 September 2009Read More .....
Huispryse styg weer
Johannesburg. - Huispryse het vir die derde maand in ’n ry verbeter, het ooba Woensdag gesê.
9 September 2009Read More .....
How to maintain windows, doors
In the idyllic and well-organised world that all sectional title owners and managers live/work in, there should be plenty of time to complete inspections of all windows and exterior doors twice a year in both spring and autumn.
4 September 2009Read More .....
Here's some 2010 rental advice
Homes close to stadiums in good condition are most likely to be snapped up early by fans during the World Cup 2010.
3 September 2009Read More .....
Huispryse op groeipad
Johannesburg. – Huispryse het in Augustus vir die tweede agtereenvolgende maand positiewe groei getoon en daardeur die maandelikse dalings ’n nekslag toegedien, wys Absa se nuutste huisprysindeks.
3 September 2009Read More .....
Huismark op herstelpad
Johannesburg. – Die huismark het in Augustus verdere tekens van herstel getoon en kan teen die einde van vanjaar uit die daalfase wees.
2 September 2009Read More .....
Home loans: business should perk up soon
Pain continues for mortgage originators, but should ease from January.
31 August 2009Read More .....
How to raise special levies
Here is a step-by-step guide to raise special levies in a sectional title scheme:
27 August 2009Read More .....
How divorce can affect sale of home
House sales can become extremely complicated when they are the result of a divorce and two problems commonly occur.
26 August 2009Read More .....
Huise in Joburg-metro is minste bekostigbaar, wys studie
Uit die land se ses groot metrogebiede was huispryse verlede jaar die hoogste in die Johannesburgse metro.
21 August 2009Read More .....
High-rise housing for Cape Town
City plans 14-storey tower blocks to beat property backlog.
20 August 2009Read More .....
Has the market bottomed?
The South African property market has experienced a steady decline in property price growth since the last quarter of 2007.
19 August 2009Read More .....
Huismark jubel (nog) nie oor laer rentekoers
Gister se ietwat onverwagse rentekoersverlaging is met gemengde gevoelens deur rolspelers in die huismark ontvang.
14 August 2009Read More .....
Huismark toon oplewing
Die ligte van die huismark begin al hoe meer hier en daar aanflikker.
7 August 2009Read More .....
Housing market tells two tales
The housing market is currently telling two tales.
6 August 2009Read More .....
Huismark se Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde-storie
Die huismark vertel op die oomblik twee stories.
5 August 2009Read More .....
Huispryse daal, maar stadiger
Johannesburg. - Terwyl Eerste Nasionale Bank (ENB) se huisprysindeks in Julie steeds gedaal het, is daar aanduidings dat die daling spoed begin verloor, het die bank Maandag gesê.
3 August 2009Read More .....
Huispryse styg steeds aan Oos-Rand
Die groter Johannesburg-gebied is ongetwyfeld dié metropool waar die eiendomsmark die bestendigste in Suid-Afrika is.
3 August 2009Read More .....
How to pick a child-friendly home
All parents want their children to grow up in healthy, happy surrounds where they can safely visit friends and go to the park or the shops, but it has become increasingly difficult to find such an environment.
31 July 2009Read More .....
Home buyers hit hard by increase in costs
FEES Three different sets of fee increases in the past few months have added a heavy burden to the upfront costs of ownership of a residential property — and they have come at a time when the hard pressed consumer really cannot afford them, says Institut
27 July 2009Read More .....
House price rise? Think again
There are many optimists who predict that house prices will start to recover by the end of 2009. Let's think this one through, says Bellville-based property economist Erwin Rode.
23 July 2009Read More .....
House-hunters: Beware of "credit rescue" services
How to fix problems yourself, for free
23 July 2009Read More .....
Huis bly ’n stewige neseier
’n Huis bly ’n neseier mits ’n mens ’n langtermynsiening het.
17 July 2009Read More .....
Huismark moenie hoop op 2010-skop
Suid-Afrikaners wat dink die komende Wêreldbeker-sokkertoernooi gaan die sukkelende huismark ’n skop vorentoe gee, bou lugkastele.
13 July 2009Read More .....
House price drop not as bad in SA
The global recession has not affected South Africa as badly as Europe or the US, but it has led to the significant lowering of housing prices, mortgage origination company Bond Choice said on Thursday.
10 July 2009Read More .....
Huishoudings bloei nog, wys verbande
Ondanks laer rentekoerse bevind huishoudings hulle steeds in ’n benarde finansiële posisie en het hul skuldposisie nie verbeter nie.
10 July 2009Read More .....
Hot and fluffy
Heated towel rails have become a must-have in every well dressed modern bathroom. Property 24 speaks to Craig Taylor from Bathroom Butler about these über luxurious bathroom fittings.
8 July 2009Read More .....
Huurkortsluiting op pad
Kommersiële eiendomseienaars en spesifiek huurders gaan die grootste gelag betaal ná die Nasionale Energiereguleerder (Nersa) se goedkeuring van ’n elektrisiteitstariefverhoging van 31,3% verlede maand.
8 July 2009Read More .....
Huise word steeds goedkoper
Johannesburg. - Huispryse was in Junie steeds op die afdraande pad, het Absa Maandag gesê.
6 July 2009Read More .....
House prices: Warnings of worse to come
Fresh residential property data, analysis shows prices still falling - and "no light at the end of the tunnel".
2 July 2009Read More .....
Housing recovery not yet in sight
Data released by banks this week have dashed any hopes of a housing recovery getting underway anytime soon. Both the FNB and Standard Bank house price indices show that house prices are now falling faster than ever.
3 July 2009Read More .....
Home loans: banks stingier than ever
Latest stats confirm that buyers are struggling to secure mortgage finance. Worst growth rate in 9 years.
30 June 2009Read More .....
How to cash in on property in 2010
Home-owners are set to make easy bucks letting out properties to soccer fans. Sepp Blatter, estate agents give the low-down.
30 June 2009Read More .....
How to sell holiday home in winter
Homes are taking longer to sell – and holiday homes are luxuries that are currently low on many buyers' priority lists.
24 June 2009Read More .....
Huispryse wil-wil herstel
Die huismark begin tekens van lewe toon, maar banke se streng uitleenkriteria bly een van die faktore wat groei in die huismark strem.
17 June 2009Read More .....
House prices down 0,5% y/y
The May oobarometer price index recorded a marginal drop in the year-on-year (y/y) houses prices of 0,5%.
18 June 2009Read More .....
Heat up your place
Home décor and DIY expert Janice Anderssen gives some hot and easy tips on how to inject some warmth into your place and drive the cold away.
17 June 2009Read More .....
High water bill? Read here
Water has become horribly expensive and wasted water is just money falling through a hole in your pocket.
15 June 2009Read More .....
Housing market to bleed until 2010
Housing markets are currently being hit by the most widespread recession since the 1930s and the SA market is no exception.
8 June 2009Read More .....
Huispryse daal meeste in 23 jaar
Johannesburg. – Huispryse daal nou die meeste in 23 jaar.
8 June 2009Read More .....
Help! I want to leave home
6 things you need to think about as you find, secure your first rental property.
3 June 2009Read More .....
House price deflation continues
The FNB House Price Index's decline continued in May, declining year-on-year (y/y) to the tune of -11,3%, the latest FNB house price index released on Monday revealed.
2 June 2009Read More .....
How NCA affects landlord, tenant
That the National Credit Act (NCA), implemented two years ago, has affected South Africa's home buyer hopefuls is unarguable.
28 May 2009Read More .....
How to form a sect. title quorum
In order for a general meeting of a body corporate to be legally convened, a quorum of persons, either in person or by proxy, must be present.
28 May 2009Read More .....
How to resolve sect. title conflict
Co-ownership is the mother of all disputes. If you live or own a unit in a sectional title scheme and haven't heard of this phrase – you will probably have experienced it in practice.
20 May 2009Read More .....
Huisbase kan brul met paaiemente
Teen die einde Junie gaan byna 200 000 huiseienaars twee maande agterstallig wees met hul verbandpaaiemente – 75 000 meer as in die eerste kwartaal.
26 May 2009Read More .....
Hernieude aptyt vir eiendom op beurse
Beleggers het in April begin om hul aptyt vir genoteerde eiendom terug te kry en internasionale markte sowel as die Suid-Afrikaanse mark het ’n bullopie ervaar.
20 May 2009Read More .....
Have rates fallen below your fixed bond interest rate?
Realestateweb looks at your options.
18 May 2009Read More .....
Huismark begin weer asemhaal
Daar is tekens van lewe in die huismark, wat tot dusver kwaai gesukkel het om kop bo water te hou.
18 May 2009Read More .....
Hope huise onder 1 hamer
Die volumes van huise wat onder druk verkoop moet word, het só geklim dat die Alliance Group voortaan makroveilings gaan hou waar 100 residensiële eiendomme op een dag onder die hamer kom.
15 May 2009Read More .....
Hermanus apartments being built
A new four-storey apartment building is being built on Hermanus' Main Road and completion is expected by mid-2009.
12 May 2009Read More .....
Highest price for Dbn's Morningside
A prestigious property close to King's House has just been sold at a record price for Durban's Morningside.
8 May 2009Read More .....
Huispryse daal meeste in 23 jaar
Absa se nuutste huisprysindeks toon dat nominale huispryse nou die meeste daal in 23 jaar.
6 May 2009Read More .....
Huispryse tuimel verder
Huispryse daal steeds volgens die jongste huisprysindekse, maar hoe groot die daling is, is debatteerbaar.
5 May 2009Read More .....
Hold a candle to this…
Home décor and DIY expert Janice Anderssen shows how to make cool glass candle holders in a jiffy.
5 May 2009Read More .....
House price deflation worsens
The FNB House Price Index reached double-digit deflation in April 2009, declining year-on-year (y/y) to the tune of -10,2%, representing a deterioration on the revised -7,9% rate of year-on-year (y/y) decline recorded for March, the latest FNB house pric
5 May 2009Read More .....
How SA market will benefit from '10
With the 2010 Soccer World Cup drawing closer, there's much debate as to the real spin-offs this major event will have for South Africa.
30 April 2009Read More .....
Highland Gate onder die hamer
Johannesburg. – Die Highland Gate-gholf-en-forelhengellandgoed in Dullstroom wat in Augustus verlede jaar in voorlopige likwidasie geplaas is, gaan binnekort onder die hamer kom.
30 April 2009Read More .....
Hotelbase kies Afrika vir nuwe projekte
In teenstelling met die meeste ontwikkelde lande, waar finansiering vir nuwe hotelle byna opgedroog het, lyk die prentjie in Afrika baie meer positief.
24 April 2009Read More .....
Hermanus values down, demand good
There has been a 20% drop in values in Hermanus, but demand remains fairly strong.
28 April 2009Read More .....
Huisboubedryf in krisis
Die Suid-Afrikaanse huisboubedryf verkeer in sy ernstigste krisis nog en duisende werkgeleenthede kan in die afsienbare toekoms in die slag bly.
20 April 2009Read More .....
Huismark ontwrig deur banke, agente
Johannesburg. – Agente sonder ondervinding en banke wat traag is om lenings toe te staan, was ’n dodelike kombinasie in die ontwrigting van die mark vir woonhuise, het die groep Re/Max Dinsdag gesê.
14 April 2009Read More .....
Huispryse daal verder
Johannesburg. – Huispryse het in Maart steeds gedaal, volgens Absa se huisprysindeks wat Woensdag bekend gemaak is.
8 April 2009Read More .....
How to cover your windows
Home décor and DIY expert Janice Anderssen gives a short outline of the various types of blinds and curtains you might consider when moving into your new place.
8 April 2009Read More .....
Huiseienaars krap kop
Hoe ver huispryse vanjaar gaan daal, is ’n vraag wat op almal se lippe is.
6 April 2009Read More .....
Home-loan hunting: a rejection game
Tips from SA's biggest lender on how to ease home loan pain, as it points to another tough 18 months.
1 April 2009Read More .....
Here are the new investment hotspots
Astute property investors are starting to move into bargain-hunting mode, with real estate prices at five year lows in many countries across the globe, says a report released earlier this week by UK property group Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank.
27 March 2009Read More .....
Huismark in SA lok ál meer terug van oorsee
Gewese Suid-Afrikaners stel opnuut in die Suid-Afrikaanse huismark belang weens kwynende werkgeleenthede in die buiteland.
27 March 2009Read More .....
House price inflation rate drops
The national house price inflation rate dropped -3% year-on-year (y/y) in February, with only the affordable market showing residual strength, the latest Lightstone Property index shows.
27 March 2009Read More .....
How to get for tax incentives
National Treasury recently released draft regulations relating to tax incentives in support of Government's industrial policy strategy.
23 March 2009Read More .....
How to waterproof concrete floor
Rob Paddock scrutinizes the issue of waterproofing a concrete floor in case your sectional title unit is flooded.
18 March 2009Read More .....
House prices could fall by 10-15%
SA house prices could plummet by 10% to 15% in nominal terms in the current cycle, according to a new research report.
18 March 2009Read More .....
How to right housing fraud's wrongs
Controversial columnist Paddy Hartdegen unleashes his ruthless streak on the issue of housing subsidy fraud.
16 March 2009Read More .....
Heat it up
Heating your pool may sound like a costly endeavour, however new advancements in solar heating technology make heating your pool a relatively cost-effective exercise.
9 March 2009Read More .....
Holiday rentals price-sensitive
The holiday accommodation market is very active - and very price-sensitive - and even the overseas market is price-sensitive.
6 March 2009Read More .....
Huispryse val soos baksteen
Johannesburg. – Huispryse hou aan om te tuimel, het Absa vandag gesê toe hy sy huisprysindeks vir Februarie bekend gemaak het.
5 March 2009Read More .....
How do attorneys manage deposits?
With banks tightening up on lending, many more purchasers are paying for their properties with cash, or at least part of it in cash, thus making it important for buyers to understand how attorneys manage their money while in trust.
6 March 2009Read More .....
Huiseienaars verskil oor mark se daling
Die helfte van Suid-Afrikaanse huiseienaars meen dat die huismark se dalende-prystendens tot aan die einde van vanjaar gaan voortduur.
4 March 2009Read More .....
House prices fall even faster than expected
Your home is worth 7% less than this time last year, with looming recession expected to wipe out more of its value – latest stats.
2 March 2009Read More .....
