Tydsberekening sleutel tot beleggings in huismark
Johannesburg. - ’n Belegging in die huismark bly ’n uitstekende langtermyn-belegging mits beleggers hul tydsberekening regkry.
8 September 2010Read More .....
Tips to selling your home
Ensure that your home is in tip top condition before you allow buyers to view it.
31 August 2010Read More .....
The Revolutionary Catechism of 1869
The Duties of the Revolutionary toward Himself
30 August 2010Read More .....
This is how exes take revenge
Before you read today’s disturbing article about a bad ex-husband, allow me to remind you:
26 August 2010Read More .....
The seven top traits of successful agents
What to look for when choosing a realtor.
20 August 2010Read More .....
The fat rolling masses
I see on TV how masses of mostly fat and overweight people in red t-shirts are jumping around while shouting insults at the government. The very same government they elected.
23 August 2010Read More .....
Top five decor tips for buying-to-rent
Caroline Coates reckons choosing how to decorate your apartment is critical.
16 August 2010Read More .....
The Agent’s Way is Not the Treoc Way
After the article “Nightmare tenants in a nightmare area”, I received a few emails from people who’d attended the Treoc seminars and had still bought property in the wrong areas. This article is for you.
6 August 2010Read More .....
Take small steps to home ownership
First-time buyers find it increasingly difficult to buy a house, but small steps from sectional title and then to a house will make this process a lot easier.
3 August 2010Read More .....
These Centurion properties offer value
Properties in Centurion offered in terms of various bank quick sales programmes, where owners under financial pressure are assisted to sell before the properties are attached, are finding ready buyers.
19 July 2010Read More .....
Time to invest in property
Buy-to-rent investors can use the accumulated equity in their existing bonds - but beware of the pitfalls.
16 July 2010Read More .....
Tips to keeping your tenants
Marc Edwards looks at what commercial and retail owners should be doing.
16 July 2010Read More .....
These buyers making headway in Bloem
Previously disadvantaged buyers now comprise between 55% and 60% of all price categories in Bloemfontein.
25 June 2010Read More .....
The recovery continues, but. . .
The recovery in the housing market continues.
24 June 2010Read More .....
To fix or not to fix your bond interest rate?
Unless things are really desperate, you should avoid fixing your interest rate.
18 June 2010Read More .....
Take quick ‘test’ for 1st-time buyers
Young people need to be really sure they are ready before they buy their first home, or they may well come to regard the property as a burden.
15 June 2010Read More .....
Time to start building a buy-to-let property portfolio
Low prices, interest rates make it a good time to build your portfolio - Bill Rawson.
11 June 2010Read More .....
The more you have, the more you get
In this article I want to talk to you about Cash Investments, my CNBC interview on live television, and about Debt Counseling.
7 June 2010Read More .....
Train station opens at Durban stadium
Sports lovers will no longer have to walk more than a kilometre to get to the Moses Mabhida and Absa stadiums in Durban, thanks to a new train station opened on Monday.
8 June 2010Read More .....
The shrewd and not-so-shrewd investor
Really shrewd property buyers will often be found buying when markets are falling or stabilising.
27 May 2010Read More .....
The return of the global listed property market
Ian Anderson argues that worst of the crisis is behind us.
27 May 2010Read More .....
The Treoc Way Training Manual
Today I’d like to tell you about an exciting new product that we have developed, which is going to be made available to Platinum members free of charge. But first let me give you a little bit of background.
10 May 2010Read More .....
Tenant rights: What to do when landlords won't listen
Realestatweb considers your options.
5 May 2010Read More .....
The way forward according to Absa and Fine & Country
Jacques du Toit and Linda Erasmus on the current economic climate and provide insights into the property market.
30 April 2010Read More .....
Tenants rights: What you should know
What rights tenants have and what one should be aware of when signing a lease agreement.
24 March 2010Read More .....
The four "Cs" s to getting property finance
The key is to think like a bank manager.
18 March 2010Read More .....
Timeless property tips
From a Grande Dame of South Africa's residential property game.
10 March 2010Read More .....
Townshiphuispryse hop al hoe laer
Johannesburg. - Dit is nie net in die motormark waar die onderkant van die mark as gevolg van die resessie die swaarste trek nie.
8 March 2010Read More .....
Thousands of Companies and Closed Corporations being deregistered….
Your company might be in danger… a danger you are not even aware off. Business owners, please read this. Sometimes you have to do the boring stuff too!
3 March 2010Read More .....
Toilet humour for property investors
Investments not worth the paper they're written on; and a new way to recycle your Enron-style documents
3 February 2010Read More .....
Top investment tips from a hungry property vulture
Making millions: Distressed property fundi talks to Realestateweb
3 February 2010Read More .....
The Provider Road Show
I am astounded by the overwhelming response we received to last week’s message about the Provider trusts. Our readers showed once again that they care about their fellow man, and also that they are aware of the fact that the pension industry is leaving p
4 February 2010Read More .....
Top tax tips for property investors
Renting out a property for income? Indispensable tax advice
18 January 2010Read More .....
Tax implications on property rentals during the 2010 Soccer World Cup
David Warneke considers tax implications of rentig out property during the World Cup.
5 January 2010Read More .....
Tenants must avoid distressed landlords
Tenants in rental properties are also being put at risk when banks (and other creditors) take back properties.
10 December 2009Read More .....
Time for agents to cut commissions
Forget about interest rates. Insist on slashing fees. It'll be good for SA economy & your bank balance.
20 November 2009Read More .....
Tips for revitalising your home
Most people think that a home makeover is a taking-out-a-second-mortgage event that means you have to move in with your mother-in-law while builders annex your home – but it needn't be so traumatic.
18 November 2009Read More .....
The banks' new discrimination
There is very little doubt in my mind that South African society is as much divided today as it was 15, 50 or even a 150 years ago.
3 November 2009Read More .....
These Hout Bay ranges, estates selling
Houses in the price range between R1,5m and R4m are becoming increasingly popular in Cape Town's Hout Bay.
4 November 2009Read More .....
The A, B, C of painting
Have you ever really noticed the specific factors that make a building look unkempt?
3 November 2009Read More .....
Top end rentals still popular
The high levels of activity recorded at the top end of the winter rental market have continued into spring.
30 October 2009Read More .....
Turn your bad habits into property profits
More ways to turn hard-earned rands into bumper real estate returns.
30 October 2009Read More .....
Tshwane Metro activity rises sharply
The Third Quarter Tshwane Metro FNB Residential Property Barometer pointed to a sizeable jump in activity levels in the region during the third quarter, after a very mild recovery since the third quarter of last year, said FNB on Tuesday.
29 October 2009Read More .....
Treading into rug(ged) territory
Using decorative rugs over your main floor is a simple and effective way of introducing colour and pattern into a room.
8 October 2009Read More .....
Tenants should opt for longer leases
In the property sector, the new municipal workers' wage scales will inevitably result in big increases in the rates, taxes and service costs.
22 September 2009Read More .....
Tips to handle the market's ups, downs
The property market is one that has seen highs and lows over the past three years due to the global economic pressures in the market.
18 September 2009Read More .....
The pros, cons of buying bank repos
Great buying opportunities are now available to those who understand the banks' repossession of properties.
15 September 2009Read More .....
The future market will be different
This global recession has changed the way we will do business in future.
14 September 2009Read More .....
The power of the owl
A new innovation will help consumers keep tabs on electricity consumption in the home.
11 September 2009Read More .....
The big question is which property to buy
TIME WILL TELL The uncertain economic climate has prospective homebuyers and investors queuing for advice about the best investment opportunities. “The biggest question on buyers and investors’ minds today is what sort of property they should buy,” says
15 September 2009Read More .....
Transfer and bond costs demystified
Conveyancing attorneys play a vital role in the registration of every property transfer or bond, but their role is often misunderstood.
10 September 2009Read More .....
Two houses from one
A large "fairly typical" Bergvliet home of the eighties on a ±1,277sqm erf was converted into two homes, both with over 200sqm of floor space.
11 September 2009Read More .....
The green race is on. . .
The race is on: Which will be the first Green Star SA rated building in South Africa?
10 September 2009Read More .....
Think tank coming on cheap housing
Government, the banking industry, property developers and funders of affordable housing are coming together next month to discuss pressing issues regarding the delivery of affordable housing in South Africa.
8 September 2009Read More .....
Tap your green energy with bathroom
There is a global move towards caring for the environment and conserving resources.
31 August 2009Read More .....
These properties selling in R Bay
Cheap is popular in Richards Bay with properties between R500k and R1m drawing the most buyer interest.
27 August 2009Read More .....
These sect. title units have benefits
If you live in sectional title, you will be aware that you have purchased your section and, an undivided share in the common property eg. corridors, lifts, swimming pool.
27 August 2009Read More .....
Tax dodgers boost property prices
World's tax havens are tops as global residential real estate improves.
27 August 2009Read More .....
Tshwane property demand rises mildly
The Second Quarter Tshwane region FNB Residential Property Barometer released on Thursday pointed to an increase in activity levels in the region, after a first quarter decline.
25 August 2009Read More .....
These reasons justified rate cut
The recent 0,5% interest rate drop was the right decision for several reasons.
21 August 2009Read More .....
Thermal cameras secure Irene estate
An estate in Irene, Centurion, has employed thermal cameras and intelligent analytics in addition to more conventional security measures.
21 August 2009Read More .....
Tentative recovery signs in market
The end may still be a year away, but positive signs in the past quarter indicate the property market is making a tentative shift towards recovery, Bond Choice's sales MD Kevin Mountjoy says.
17 August 2009Read More .....
Tenants: Best & worst payers
Even high-income tenants default - latest landlord stats.
7 August 2009Read More .....
These factors push up power prices
There are numerous issues in the context of rising electricity prices being foisted on homeowners.
29 July 2009Read More .....
Two banks make home loans easier to score
Bank mortgage figures in tatters, 100% home loans, and more, for some.
28 July 2009Read More .....
Township buyers target Kempton Park
Property sales are flourishing in Norkem Park and Birch Acres, the most affordable suburbs of Kempton Park, as buyers from the neighbouring township of Thembisa use the opportunity presented by the current property downturn to upgrade.
27 July 2009Read More .....
This gem won’t break the bank
THE Dolphin Coast, stretching from the Tongaat River south of Ballito to the Umhlali River, borrows its name from the Bottlenose dolphins that frequent this part of the Indian Ocean coastline. Located about 40km north of Durban, along the Dolphin Coast,
27 July 2009Read More .....
These George areas popular
Property sales in George are starting to show an upward curve across the board from R550k all the way up to R12m, with cash buyers in the majority.
23 July 2009Read More .....
Time for property purchase is now
SA HAS been fairly cushioned from the full impact of the global recession, but the effects have still resulted in lowering housing prices sufficiently to bring home ownership within the reach of new band of potential first- time investors.
17 July 2009Read More .....
Tenants must insure own belongings
Tenants often labour under a misconception that their personal belongings are covered under their landlord's insurance cover for the property.
8 July 2009Read More .....
Tshwane: bouplanne met hoogste waarde
Johannesburg. – Tshwane het in 2008 bouplanne met die hoogste geldwaarde in Gauteng goedgekeur, het Statistieke Suid-Afrika (SSA) Maandag aangekondig.
29 June 2009Read More .....
Tax relief on domestic residences?
The Draft 2009 Taxation Laws Amendments contain a proposal that, if enacted, will allow individuals to transfer their domestic residence out of a company or close corporation, for a period of two years, tax-free.
26 June 2009Read More .....
Tax break looms for property investors
Want to transfer property out of a company or close corporation? Govt may give you second opportunity to do so, tax-free.
25 June 2009Read More .....
These factors make farms favourites
Contrary to the most of the property market, sales of agricultural land are buoyant at the moment.
24 June 2009Read More .....
Think before you renovate
In this market, it is a mistake to invest too much money in renovations that you cannot recoup when the time comes to sell because they would price the property out of the market.
10 June 2009Read More .....
There is hope for the SA property market.
Full scale revival of the property market would be seen in the next two to three years- Rawson.
4 June 2009Read More .....
These areas popular in CT north
The most active area in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs is Vierladen, where prices range between R800k and R12m.
1 June 2009Read More .....
These are 'Toti's prices
Prices of bachelor apartments in Amanzimtoti with full sea views now start at R380k, and one-bedroom apartments in high-rise blocks on the beachfront are selling for R550k.
1 June 2009Read More .....
Top tips when choosing bedding
With the onslaught of the cold winter months, there is nothing that can quite compare to nestling into a warm, soft and fluffy bed.
26 May 2009Read More .....
These crimes most common in estates
The threats/issues facing residential estates tend to be house break-ins, hijackings and armed robberies.
14 May 2009Read More .....
This is how Vaal values have grown
Over the past five years the Vaal Dam area has experienced 28% year-on-year (y/y) growth in the value of residential properties and 35% growth in the value of vacant land, according to the SA Property Transfer Guide.
12 May 2009Read More .....
The mystery of SA's property market
I wish someone could explain to me how South Africans make so much money and manage to spend it all too? I can understand the spending part – that's easy – but making the kind of fortunes that allow people to invest so much in the property market around
5 May 2009Read More .....
Tips to find right agent
Selecting the "right agent" to sell your home in the current market is a potential minefield, especially given the wide choice of agents and their ravenous competition for good well-priced stock.
30 April 2009Read More .....
Tying the knot? Get contract right
People about to marry should realise that the choice of the marriage contract which they enter into can have important implications regarding the ownership of the properties owned by one or both of the marriage partners.
30 April 2009Read More .....
Thinking of buying in Germiston?
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom Germiston home with double garage currently go for between R750k and R800k.
24 April 2009Read More .....
To let! Dictator mansion. Enquire within
Luxury French Riveira villa up for grabs - Saddam Hussein's pad.
28 April 2009Read More .....
Tips when signing property document
Those signing a property-related legal document, e.g. a Deed of Sale, will find that they are required to initial every page and any alterations made on the page.
23 April 2009Read More .....
To thatch or not to thatch?
A well-made thatch roof which is exposed to the sun and given a chance to dry out will last 40 to 60 years, provided that it is serviced.
16 April 2009Read More .....
These are Knysna entry-level prices
Current market entry in Knysna is R600k for a one-bed apartment, R800k for a two-bedroom apartment, R1,3m for a non-view townhouse, R1,6m for a lagoon-view townhouse and between R1,6m to R2m for a free-standing residence.
14 April 2009Read More .....
Two new projects on go in Newtown
The derelict - but historically important - Potato Shed and Transport House in Newtown will be saved. Plans include a mall, a hotel, offices, apartments and an open square.
8 April 2009Read More .....
The concrete look is still the way to go
The latest tile trends have been revealed, writes Suzanne Frost
7 April 2009Read More .....
Tee off in golf’s new ‘Garden of Eden’
Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort is a enviable home address near the coastal town of Mossel Bay in the Western Cape, writes Thumeshni Mudeliar
7 April 2009Read More .....
Tallest CT building gets go-ahead
Cape Town's skyline is soon to change after the green light was given for the erection of the tallest building in the city.
31 March 2009Read More .....
Try these if bond is rejected
There are three alternative routes a prospective buyer can take if a bond application is not successful.
23 March 2009Read More .....
Top estate homes still selling
Sales are still taking place at the top end of the property market, especially in estates.
18 March 2009Read More .....
The greatest South African disgrace
Ever wondered why so many people live in shacks, while taxpayers have forked out millions to provide housing? Exposed: the scary truth.
13 March 2009Read More .....
Tenants' actions is owner's problem
The Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 ("the Act") provides that a sectional title scheme's rules shall bind the body corporate, owners of sections and any person occupying a section.
2 March 2009Read More .....
