Change to act gives more protection

First-time home buyers are taking advantage of the weak economy and over-supply in the property market

Leading agents say first-time property purchasers should act now to take advantage of a buyers’ market

The luxury market makes up the smallest portion of all transactions recorded at the Deeds Office.

Agents indicate there are now walled developments to suit a range of budgets

Cape Town boasts property worth more than R1.6trillion and the highest valued streets and suburbs

More people are installing green features in their homes to avoid the threats of load-shedding and Day Zero

Lightstone figures show single women purchased about 72 000 homes in South Africa last year, compared to couples who purchased about 65 000.

Experts say SA can expect post-polls improvement in property market, but it will take time