Study market in your area and engage professional estate agent to make sure your property changes hands

Despite lower interest rates and more willingness from banks to grant mortgage loans, a tough year is expected

A buyer's market is not necessarily bad news for sellers. After all, the better position buyers are in to purchase a home, the better a sellers’ chances are of finding credible buyers.

Indicators show some recovery after three-year decline in rental sector but planning is key

The purpose of pre-qualification is to determine how much a buyer is eligible to borrow – and thus the size of home loan for which they are likely to be approved.

Property buyers with young children should visit the areas they wish to buy in at night and over weekends before viewing homes there.

Devmark Property Group’s retirement village The Plettenberg Manor is 80% sold out and will offer 102 luxury homes and 24 free-hold luxury apartments on completion by the middle of 2021.

If your New Year’s resolution is to become a homeowner, you will need to develop a strict financial plan, says Re/Max’s Adrian Goslett.

For those looking to buy a property this year, Knight Frank SA’s Richard Hardie believes Green Point offers value.

Sellers should get three evaluations before listing properties and not merely opt for the agent offering the highest.