House price growth still down, mainly for high-end properties
The housing market is under increasing pressure, with national house price growth continuing to weaken, states the Rode Report for Q2 of this year.
Second-tier cities are cheaper
The shift to remote working has given South Africans another reason to consider a move to more affordable, second-tier cities as they can enjoy a better quality of life without sacrificing job opportunities.
How sustainable is the property bubble?
Agents have been buoyed up by booking sales since the lifting of the hard lockdown, but analysts suspect that pent-up demand is a strong contributor to
the volumes - and they say the market may level off
Lockdown prompts wider home searches
Statistics reveal that major British cities could see a mass exodus of home buyers after lockdown.
Women in property: Nonhlanhla Mayisela
As we celebrate Women’s Month, we speak to Women’s Property Network Chairperson Nonhlanhla Mayisela who has faced challenges in business, particularly within industries believed to be the preserve of men.
Women in property: Gugu Sithole-Ngobese
As we celebrate Women’s Month, we speak to Founding director, Women in Planning SA Gugu Sithole-Ngobese who has faced challenges in business, particularly within industries believed to be the preserve of men.
Property Advice
Q: I own a property that is currently being let.
I am considering selling it but have heard many nightmare stories about problems arising concerning tenants. If I do sell it how can I ensure that I do not have any issues with the tenants? Their lease still has quite a few months to go.
Property Advice
Q: I am searching for a property to buy. It will be my first property purchase.
How do I know which area will offer the best value for money?
Property Advice
Q: I am trying to decide between selling my home privately or via an estate agency.
The main concern being the commission is I will need to pay for an agent to do it. What advantages will I have selling via an agent and what will the commission payment get me? Is it worth it?
Property Advice
Q: We are in a new sectional title development and new tenants recently moved in.
They are flouting all the rules of lockdown, have visitors constantly and break the 9pm curfew. Apart from this, they are noisy, unruly and have loud music playing into the early hours of the morning.