Unchanged interest rates 'still good for property buyers'
South African property "still ripe for the picking following Thursday's Monetary Policy Committee announcement that interest rates will once again remain stable."
[Read More]Posted at 10:21AM Jan 26, 2021 by Editor in Market |
What is the title deed and why is it so important?
"According to the Deeds Registries Act, 47 of 1937, anyone who purchases a home will need to have the title deed transferred into their name as proof that they own the property."
[Read More]Posted at 10:00AM Jan 26, 2021 by Editor in Market |
How landlords can mitigate their risks
"A rental property investment is significant and the risks to the ability to earn sustained rental returns and keep costs contained, especially around maintenance and damage, is substantial."
[Read More]Posted at 09:24AM Jan 26, 2021 by Editor in Market |
Interest rate disappoints
The decision by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to retain the repo rate at 3.5% (home loan base rate at 7%) is disappointing for the economy and property market, says Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property Group.
[Read More]Posted at 01:35PM Jan 25, 2021 by Editor in Market |
6 Factors hanging in the balance for property in 2021
Having started the year in technical recession only to be hit by a pandemic, few would have predicted that 2020 would turn into a successful year for property.
[Read More]Posted at 01:12PM Jan 25, 2021 by Editor in Market |
Possible reasons why your property is not selling
"As a rule of thumb a property should be priced at an average of the top ten cheapest listing prices of similar properties for sale in the area."
[Read More]Posted at 10:15AM Jan 20, 2021 by Editor in Residential |
Considering a career in real estate
"Though it is not an easy option, a career in real estate can potentially be one of the most lucrative professions a person can pursue."
[Read More]Posted at 12:35PM Jan 19, 2021 by Editor in Market |
Instant EFT well suited for rental payments
PayProp reports continued rapid growth in instant EFT (electronic funds transfer) payments by residential rental tenants.
[Read More]Posted at 12:31PM Jan 19, 2021 by Editor in Market |
How to negotiate annual levy increases
Property owners who feel that proposed levy escalations are unreasonable may raise objections at their next Annual General Meeting.
[Read More]Posted at 12:22PM Jan 19, 2021 by Editor in Residential |