Internet "tools" and your property
Use them to make you a more astute buyer.
24 August 2010Read More .....
It costs money to make money
Money Magnet In 2005 I bought a bachelor unit off plan in Grosvenor Place on the corner of Grosvenor Street and Church Street in Pretoria. It is opposite the Urology Hospital. It is a superb location with my tenants, the hospital staff, only having to
24 August 2010Read More .....
Interpret property info the right way
It seems like the devil is often in the detail with information about the residential property market.
3 August 2010Read More .....
Interest rates unchanged after MPC meeting
The repo rate remains unchanged at 6,5%.
23 July 2010Read More .....
Is virtual property staging ethical?
Photos of properties on sale are being altered or enhanced is this ethical, asks Berry Everitt?
19 July 2010Read More .....
Interest rates to remain steady - Seef Chairman
Also believes it will remain unchanged for most of the remainder of the year.
8 July 2010Read More .....
Important insurance checkpoints for property sellers
If you’ve sold your home and agreed that the buyer can take occupation before transfer is registered, it is important to make sure that the property will remain insured, argues Berry Everitt.
7 June 2010Read More .....
Interest in EL's lower-end, but. . .
The East London property market's lower end is seeing a tremendous amount of interest from potential buyers, but bond approvals for these buyers are as scarce as hens' teeth.
18 January 2010Read More .....
Investor faith growing again
Faith in property as an investment is beginning to rekindle, say the property experts.
27 November 2009Read More .....
It's only natural to think neutral
Natural materials and neutral tones will transform your bathroom into a fresh and uplifting space that offers refuge from the outside world.
18 November 2009Read More .....
Insurance shock looms for coastal property owners
Escalating insurance costs for some oceanfront homes, others will be "uninsurable"
29 October 2009Read More .....
Interior Decoration for Dummies
Want to revamp your house, but don’t have the moola? Here are 5 ways to upgrade your home on the teeniest budget.
12 October 2009Read More .....
Interest rate remains unchanged
Hesitant home buyers should now enter the market following the SA Reserve Bank (SARB) announcement on Tuesday that the key repo rate had been left unchanged at seven percent.
23 September 2009Read More .....
Is SA embracing 'green' homes?
A quick trawl of global Internet websites reveals that homes and buildings of the future are set to incorporate a variety of "green" or energy-saving features as a matter of course.
9 September 2009Read More .....
It's a sad state of affairs
A R5bn residential estate and harbour on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal has ground to a halt because alleged government inefficiencies prevented the land earmarked for this development being transferred to the developers.
1 September 2009Read More .....
Informal housing shocks in report
Two-thirds of Cape Town's residents are now officially classified as poor and a staggering 40% are living in inadequate housing.
27 August 2009Read More .....
Income-chasers: Property will beat bonds, cash
Listed property will give you steady income, capital growth - analysts.
21 August 2009Read More .....
Improve now if you're planning to
The sooner those contemplating improvements to their homes or investment properties get them started, the better.
19 August 2009Read More .....
Insulate roof for comfort
Unless your roof is made out of thatch, it needs to be insulated to make your living space more comfortable in summer and winter alike.
18 August 2009Read More .....
Investors say hello to a good buy in popular Plett
ORIGINALLY named Bahia Formosa, meaning beautiful bay, by early Portuguese explorers, Plettenberg Bay — or Plett — lies on SA’s Garden Route about 210km from Port Elizabeth and 600km from Cape Town.
17 July 2009Read More .....
Index: rental demand rose 11.2%
Despite signs of residential tenants coming under increasing financial strain, the Trafalgar residential rental index rose by 11,2% in the year to June, although most of this happened last year.
6 July 2009Read More .....
Interest rates will go up from here - economist
Home-owners: don't expect your loan repayments to drop again. Signs are the next interest rate decision will be up.
26 June 2009Read More .....
It's a small wonder
Home décor and DIY expert Janice Anderssen shows how to add some character and space to your place with some simple tips.
23 June 2009Read More .....
Is property good retirement buy?
The slowdown in the property market has prompted questions about the suitability of property as an investment vehicle for retirement, but it still offers excellent prospects.
17 June 2009Read More .....
It's a small (garden) wonder
Due to factors such as soaring property prices, limited leisure time and restricted resources, people are increasingly finding themselves gardening in smaller spaces.
8 June 2009Read More .....
Ignoreer koersverlagings
Huiseienaars kan honderde duisende rande bespaar én hul leningstermyne beduidend verkort as hulle die jongste rentekoersverlaging ignoreer en soveel as moontlik aan hul huislenings afbetaal.
29 May 2009Read More .....
Invest in the best!
The current slower property market, characterised by high levels of supply and low levels of demand, offers keen opportunities for investors, but they must target the sectors that are likely to yield the best returns when the market recovers.
28 May 2009Read More .....
Increase your outside storage space
Given time, even the smallest garden can land you with a mountain of things to store – be they pot plants and tools or outdoor furniture. A shed usually provides the answer, but there's plenty to think about before making a choice.
28 May 2009Read More .....
Interested in Auckland Park?
Entry-level bachelor lofts in Johannesburg's Auckland Park are now going for around R350k, while the average price for full-title properties hovers around R1,1m.
28 May 2009Read More .....
Infuse bedroom with luxury
Experiencing the luxury of staying in a boutique hotel suite is loads of fun, but it can be a pretty costly affair.
11 May 2009Read More .....
It's all in the presentation
Homeowners often feel at the mercy of the potential buyers when they put their homes on the market. However, there are a few simple things that they can do to take a proactive role in ensuring a quick sale and that they get the price they are asking for.
5 May 2009Read More .....
Is sect. title complex covered?
The first thing newly elected trustees should do is to vote for a chairperson and the second thing is to check their complex's insurance. How so?
30 April 2009Read More .....
Ignoreer die regering sy eie plan?
Die departement van openbare werke is nou besig om ooreenkomste wat hy self met die private sektor oor bemagtiging gesluit het, die rug toe te keer.
20 April 2009Read More .....
Investors' property share increases
A trend is now developing where investors have well over one third of their investments in property.
15 April 2009Read More .....
Inventing the future
Dulux, leads the way in innovation, with the launch of a cutting edge device that is changing the face of home decorating world-wide.
8 April 2009Read More .....
Index results to be closely watched
THE domestic and international property investment community will be watching the new South African Property Owners’ Association (Sapoa) and Investment Property Databank (IPD) SA property index results to see how the country is faring on property returns
26 March 2009Read More .....
Iere gaan windplaas bou by Jeffreysbaai
’n Windplaas wat sowat 30 MW krag kan opwek, word vir Jeffreysbaai beplan.
20 March 2009Read More .....
Is buyer pre-qualified or approved?
A great deal of time and effort are still being wasted by sellers and agents because they do not appreciate the difference between a pre-qualified and a pre-approved buyer.
5 March 2009Read More .....
I'm just a tenant – Robert Mugabe
Zimbabwe despot takes break from gorging on lobster, caviar and cake to talk about his three-story Hong Kong pad, other alleged offshore property deals.
2 March 2009Read More .....
