Rental demand in 2010 full of contrasts
For many Cape Town letting agents the first three months of this year were some of the busiest they have ever experienced.
31 August 2010Read More .....
Registered Financial Fraud Providers
The following disturbing article was shared with us by Abrie Jurgens.
19 August 2010Read More .....
Rental demand high in new growth nodes
For developers and investors prepared to look beyond the big cities and popular tourist spots, there are some excellent opportunities available in residential rental property.
12 August 2010Read More .....
R1bn guarantee fund ‘only a theory’
The R1bn guarantee fund for affordable homes which was announced by President Jacob Zuma in his State of the Nation address earlier this year, “only exists in theory”.
12 August 2010Read More .....
Real prices will still drop
Real prices will, despite the current robust recovery in nominal house prices, still be heading south in the medium term, says Erwin Rode, property valuer and property economist of Rode & Associates.
10 August 2010Read More .....
Rentals: Know the legalities
The rental market is a pivotal part of the residential property industry and even more so when affordability is under pressure.
3 August 2010Read More .....
Regulator takes action against suspect home loan scheme
Ian McCabe and his lawyer Fritz Sonnenberg told to refund clients.
2 August 2010Read More .....
Residential investments trump commercial
A fundamental fact about the property market has become clear in the current near-recessionary scenario: In tough times the residential investor is often in a far better position than the owner of commercial or industrial property.
26 July 2010Read More .....
Retire villages: Why are they popular?
More and more South Africans are investing in retirement developments, and for good reason.
25 June 2010Read More .....
Relocating to the coast: Pros, cons
If you’re looking for a more relaxed lifestyle and a reasonably priced property to go with it, living in a coastal holiday town could just be the answer.
23 June 2010Read More .....
Residential estate to go under the hammer
The estate comprises 72 two-bedroom units, 35 three-bedroom units, a four-bedroom unit and a one-bedroomed unit.
15 June 2010Read More .....
Residensiële ontwikkelaars se oë begin vonkel
Johannesburg. - Ontwikkelaars van residensiële bouprojekte is stadig besig om hul bouplanne af te stof en hulle gereed te maak vir nuwe projekte.
12 March 2010Read More .....
Road rage tips for real estate owners
Annoyed about where someone parks? Or a neighbour's ugly wheels? Action you can take
3 February 2010Read More .....
Rise in new bonds to continue
The steady rise in new residential mortgage loans granted is expected to continue until at least mid-2010, whereafter one may see some flattening out in the level as the positive impact of the 2009 interest rate cuts wears off, according to FNB Home Loan
11 December 2009Read More .....
Rate of house price growth accelerating - Absa
The bank says there is a prospect of price deflation of less than 0.5% for the full year.
7 December 2009Read More .....
Rental market continues to improve
Last month's reported improvement in the letting market is continuing at a greater pace than before.
7 December 2009Read More .....
Renting? Learn about 'option to buy'
As the property market and economic conditions improve, sitting tenants in rented accommodation should seriously consider getting an "option to buy' clause added to their rental agreements.
25 November 2009Read More .....
Recovery is thin, but there is hope
Many economists are of the opinion that our economy is starting to show signs of a recovery.
24 November 2009Read More .....
Rate fix: Bear this in mind
One of the most frequently asked questions that he hears is: "Should I fix the interest rate on my mortgage bond and, if so, at what rate and for how long?"
20 November 2009Read More .....
Redefine to sell properties
Big SA listed property company set to dramatically chop its property portfolio.
4 November 2009Read More .....
Recoat your old furniture!
Get a high-end look for less with an easy-to-do gel stain process for wooden furniture.
3 November 2009Read More .....
Relaxed banking criteria boosts home loan approvals
The loosened banking criteria has opened the gate to new home buyers.
2 November 2009Read More .....
Residensiële huurbetalings hoër
’n Verdere verbetering in huurbetalings is in die derde kwartaal vanjaar ervaar vergeleke met die vorige kwartaal.
28 October 2009Read More .....
Read that Title Deed and beware of shysters
How the ignorant get duped by town planners and other property industry professionals
29 October 2009Read More .....
Ruminating on the real power shock
Having spent a good part of last year giving us rolling blackouts across South Africa, Eskom has now decided to replace these with rolling price increases instead.
20 October 2009Read More .....
Residential demand picking up
The Third Quarter FNB Residential Property Barometer saw estimated demand activity levels starting to accelerate at a more rapid pace compared with the mild recovery of the preceding three quarters, FNB said on Monday.
5 October 2009Read More .....
Renting to film crews a viable option
While investors in luxury apartments and villas in South Africa have their eyes firmly fixed on the rental bonanza that the 2010 FIFA World Cup is likely to bring, they also need to consider ways to attract sustainable rental options both before and afte
1 October 2009Read More .....
R Bay: Development boosts rentals
Long-term development planned for Richards Bay harbour – which will include additional handling and berthing facilities – is expected to affect the demand for housing in the area and is already boosting rentals.
1 October 2009Read More .....
Remake your kitchen, cheap-cheap!
Still stuck in a tiny kitchen with no room to move? This article shows what a difference some small changes can do to improve your kitchen space and open up a small apartment.
28 September 2009Read More .....
Renovating is in again
With the current strict stance of banks towards mortgage financing, many buyers have found they need to reconsider their options when purchasing property.
28 September 2009Read More .....
Recover that old chair!
I am sure that many of us have an old chair hidden away somewhere with a death sentence waiting to be passed.
11 September 2009Read More .....
Redesign your bathroom
The key to successfully redesigning the bathroom lies primarily in the planning stages and in the correct assessment of your particular problems.
10 September 2009Read More .....
Resolving insurance excess disputes
A bone of contention, in many sectional title schemes, is the application of insurance excesses.
7 September 2009Read More .....
Resolving sect. title insurance excess
A bone of contention, in many sectional title schemes, is the application of insurance excesses.
1 September 2009Read More .....
R31,5m Cape smallholding on market
A 6,000sqm smallholding in Stellenbosch has come onto the market at R31,5m.
28 August 2009Read More .....
Renting from or to a friend?
Whether you're a landlord or a tenant, you should always make sure your rental agreement is in writing – and this is doubly important if your agreement is with a friend or family member.
28 August 2009Read More .....
Retail slump dents group's income
Challenging retail conditions took their toll on SA Corporate Real Estate Fund's performance in the six months to June, with distributable income declining marginally down to R301m from R306m at the interim stage in 2008.
27 August 2009Read More .....
Residential property prices are perking up
So why don't we all feel cheerful?
26 August 2009Read More .....
Rate cut surprise
Johannesburg ? The South African Reserve Bank's (SARB's) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Thursday decided to cut the repo rate by 50 basis points to 7.0%. This is out of line with consensus expectations in the marketplace of an unchanged rates stance.
13 August 2009Read More .....
Redistributing property = poverty
I was listening to an interview with Moeletsi Mbeki, author of Architects of Poverty, the other day and one thing he said struck a chord with me: "That you don't distribute wealth by taking someone else's wealth and giving it to a hundred or a thousand p
14 August 2009Read More .....
Repayments 26,3% cheaper than 2008
Prime and mortgage rates now back at their mid-2006 levels after Thursday's rate cut of 50 basis points and mortgage repayments will now be 26,3% lower compared with late last year.
17 August 2009Read More .....
Rentals paid on time up 4% in Q2
The latest TPN Credit Bureau rental payment monitor shows that rentals paid on time in the second quarter improved by 4%.
7 August 2009Read More .....
Refuel property market, please Pravin
Property tax cuts will boost housing delivery, SARS coffers
31 July 2009Read More .....
R1-2,5m homes popular on North Coast
The appealing KwaZulu-Natal north coast towns of Ballito, Salt Rock and Sheffield are experiencing a sharp increase in enquiries for permanent homes.
24 July 2009Read More .....
Rating sect. title properties
Property related taxes is not a new concept in South Africa and dates back to the 17th century.
21 July 2009Read More .....
Residential demand still suffering
The second quarter results of the FNB Residential Property Barometer survey out on Wednesday reveal a "stuttering" in the recent trend in demand activity levels, as the estate agents surveyed reported an insignificant decline in demand activity to 4,79 f
16 July 2009Read More .....
Renting your home to 2010 soccer nuts
Money tips for the brave and greedy.
10 July 2009Read More .....
Rental growth slows
Few buy-to-let investors will be able to pass on double-digit rental increases to tenants this year, as expectations of strong rental growth have failed to materialise.
10 July 2009Read More .....
Rental demand positive in Alberton
Rental demand in Alberton is outstripping supply as prospective homebuyers continue to be turned away by the banks.
7 July 2009Read More .....
Retirement: purchase options
When you decide the time has come to sell your family home and move to a retirement village, you will most likely have to choose between sectional title and life rights options.
7 July 2009Read More .....
Recession drags South Africa's house prices down
Homes continue to shed value this year, but the residential market expected to improve early 2010. New stats for small, medium, large houses.
6 July 2009Read More .....
Renting for R5 000 and less
Demand for rental property in Randburg CBD huge - estate agents.
6 July 2009Read More .....
Rental demand rockets in Alberton
Not enough homes to rent as prospective homebuyers continue to be turned away by the banks - says estate agent
3 July 2009Read More .....
R102b needed for SA's housing needs
The Department of Human Settlements will need an extra R102 billion more than its current budget allocations over the next three years if it is to create human settlements that government can be proud of.
2 July 2009Read More .....
Retiring? Find out about Life Right
One of the real benefits of a Life Right is that it is not a property deal and, therefore, no transfer duty or VAT is payable, nor are there any bond or registration fees.
19 June 2009Read More .....
Restraint key to home ownership
The key to new home ownership happiness in the present economy is financial restraint.
10 June 2009Read More .....
R8k less required for R1m bond
The income required to qualify for a R1m home loan has already dropped by more than R8k a month since December and the latest increase will drop it by a further R2,300.
3 June 2009Read More .....
Rental tax deductions
Tax expert explains whether you can claim a tax loss if your rental property doesn't cover the bond.
28 May 2009Read More .....
R25m for Clifton project's last unit
The final developer-held unit at a luxury apartment building project in Clifton has been sold for R25m.
12 May 2009Read More .....
Ruling expands voetstoots rule
A buyer was left to demolish or alter an outbuilding and carport after a seller went ahead with alterations without obtaining legal approval and then sold the property voetstoots.
7 May 2009Read More .....
Renting out rooms popular, but . . .
The recessionary conditions in SA have resulted in more and more homeowners renting out parts of their homes (i.e. one or more rooms) to supplement their incomes.
6 May 2009Read More .....
Retirement housing getting new face
The retirement sector of the residential property market appears to have defied the general housing slump, with demand for accommodation from South Africa's ageing population still outstripping supply.
5 May 2009Read More .....
Reserve Bank cuts rates
Johannesburg - The South African Reserve Bank's (Sarb's) monetary policy committee (MPC) has cut the key repo rate by 100 basis points, bringing it down to 8.5%, with the prime lending rate dropping to 12%, with effect from May 4.
30 April 2009Read More .....
Rentekoers gesny
Johannesburg. – Die Reserwebank het sy repokoers met ’n persentasiepunt tot 8,5% verlaag.
30 April 2009Read More .....
R1m a popular Fishhoek price
Fishhoek properties priced around R1m are proving the most popular currently and showhouse interest is increasing slightly.
30 April 2009Read More .....
Rate cuts benefit Centurion
The recent interest rate cuts of 2,5 percentage points is having a gradual, but positive effect on Centurion's townhouse-dominated market.
28 April 2009Read More .....
Rent shocker for landlords: bombshell court finding
Mortgage bond legal loophole: victory for defaulting tenants. New court judgment affects commercial, residential properties.
23 April 2009Read More .....
Residensiële veilings styg skerp
Om te bie of nie te bie nie, is tans die groot vraag in die mark vir wooneiendom.
14 April 2009Read More .....
Rooftop therapy
We have all heard about slate, thatch, tiled and even flat concrete roofs, but what about green roofs?
9 April 2009Read More .....
Retire to secure living in Strand
New development has plenty to offer — as does the amenity-packed location, writes Michelle Swart
7 April 2009Read More .....
Renting with a (beneficial) twist
It is hard to believe that a tenant would foot the bill for a state-of-the-art pool complete with special jets just so that his children could boogie board at home.
1 April 2009Read More .....
Rich real estate rewards
Luxury properties going for a bargain; high net worth individuals plan to buy property...
31 March 2009Read More .....
Residential outlook still grim
While flat rentals were unable to show any impressive growth when compared to consumer inflation, the news for the house market remains even bleaker, with no relief in sight for the foreseeable future.
31 March 2009Read More .....
Rente sal huisverkope min help
Laer rentekoerse beteken meer geld in huiseienaars se sakke.
26 March 2009Read More .....
Russe bou met Afrika-aankope ’n grondbank
Terwyl die meeste internasionale maatskappye ’n wye draai om Zimbabwe loop, is die Russiese beleggingsbank Renaissance Capital besig om landbougrond daar op te koop vir toekomstige stadsontwikkeling.
24 March 2009Read More .....
R20m and it's yours
Coy about buying Australia's priciest property, yet eager to sell Sandhurst mansion. Plus: tenants, beware of dud landlords - even "wealthy" ones!
26 March 2009Read More .....
Rosebank groei nóg vinniger
Rosebank is een van die besigste ontwikkelingsgebiede in die land soos wat eiendomsontwikkelaars miljarde rande instoot om die gebied te herposisioneer vir die Gautreinstasie.
20 March 2009Read More .....
Rentals buoyant in CT
There's been a considerable drop in the ready availability of rental properties across Cape Town CBD over the last year.
18 March 2009Read More .....
Reserwebank gee huismark goeie nuus
Die nuus dat die Reserwebank monetêre beleid van volgende week af maandeliks in heroënskou gaan neem, is die eerste goeie nuus vir die huismark in ’n lang tyd.
20 March 2009Read More .....
Residence club launching in Cape
A five-star private residence is launching later this month at the five-star L'Ermitage Franschhoek Chateau and Villas.
17 March 2009Read More .....
R2 miljard se bouprojek wys vertroue
Ten spyte van die ekonomiese afswaai is daar ontwikkelaars wat genoeg vertroue in die mark het om met grootskeepse eiendomsontwikkelings vir gemengde gebruik voort te gaan.
18 March 2009Read More .....
