Switching your home loans to negotiate better deals could benefit owners but you need to consider all aspects of the loan, says Adrian Goslett, chief executive of Re/Max of Southern Africa.

There are several reasons why owning your own property is important, says Mike Greeff, chief executive of Greeff Christie’s International Real Estate.

Economist warns the situation will be quite severe with more than 20% of all upcoming transactions likely to be due to financial pressures as banks lift debt-freezes

Mozambique is one of Africa’s most sought-after tourist and investment destinations and is also one of the fastest-growing economies on the continent.

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s recent supplementary budget speech offers a few rays of hope for property owners, says Tony Clarke, managing director of the Rawson Property Group.

Developers are doing their best to make up for delays caused by lockdown but some experts believe the industry will slow in the immediate future

Demand for compact, well-designed homes in South African urban areas is growing as people seek smaller living environments, says Sebastian van Greunen, an architect at Flyt Property Investment.

One of the biggest mistakes that many first-time buyers make is emptying their savings accounts and underestimating the costs of running a home.

Portugal continues to top the list of destinations where South Africans seek residency through investment for themselves and their families, says Chris Immelman, head of Pam Golding International.

Property investment is no longer a pursuit only of the wealthy as a variety of price points and offers allow more consumers to gain a foothold in the market.