The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown has prompted many people to reassess their priorities and make changes and life choices that reflect a more balanced and...
Dr Andrew Golding 28 Apr 2021
Record fuel price increases are grabbing headlines at the moment, but home sellers should be even more concerned about the increases in municipal tariffs that will be implemented in just a few months' time...
Gerhard Kotzé 23 Apr 2021
Last year's five consecutive repo rate cuts, which dropped the prime lending rate to a record low of 7%, has resulted in an increase in buyer activity in the property market...
There is little doubt that the risk of losing your home because you can no longer afford the monthly bond repayments is a terrible position to be in...
Bruce Swain 6 Apr 2021
Selected properties under R1.5m are now significantly more affordable to buy than rent, offering first-time homeowners an unprecedented opportunity to get into the property market, says global property expert Toni Enderli...
Issued by Leap Communications 19 Feb 2021
According to ooba Home Loans CEO Rhys Dyer, "Unlike other 'flash in the pan' trends, the time to purchase a home is...
There has been much speculation that Covid has put a permanent end to the centuries-old office commute, where workers would put in an eight-hour day...
Paul Stevens, CEO of Just Property, weighs in on the property investment opportunities available in the current climate of low interest rates and recession...
The increasing financial pressure of the national lockdown means that hot button topics such as evictions and affordability can no longer be ignored...
Grant Smee 6 Aug 2020
At the current prime lending rate of 7%, homeowners can end up spending less on their monthly bond instalments than they would in rent...
Finance minister Tito Mboweni's supplementary budget speech on Wednesday was met with trepidation by many South Africans...
Tony Clarke 26 Jun 2020
Initial predictions regarding the future of the residential property market as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown painted a sombre picture...
Carl Coetzee 17 Jun 2020
During this challenging time of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) and national lockdown, it is appropriate when considering commercial lease agreements to also consider...
Darryl Furman and Jayde Vaughan 22 Apr 2020
The ins and outs of searching for a home in this new reality...
Issued by Private Property South Africa 20 Apr 2020
Findings from the pre-lock down Covid-19 National Small Business Survey released by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) shows deep economic challenges for small businesses during these unpredictable times.
We have engaged with Mike Anderson and the amazing team from the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) to help roll out a Covid-19 business relief plan in the form of a relief centre...
Issued by Hot 91.9FM 1 Apr 2020
As we all band together against the Covid-19 virus and the inevitable economic chaos that will be left in its wake, information sharing has never been more important...
Schalk van der Merwe 30 Mar 2020
The Covid-19 Small Business Relief Centre has been launched by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC)...
As we enter the new financial year, it's time to start thinking about tax savings - or strictly speaking, what deductions one can legitimately claim.
The 'buy and hold' strategy of real estate investing is seen by many as the safest and most consistent method for inexperienced real estate investors to proceed...
Tim Greeff 19 Nov 2019
Co-ownership is becoming increasingly common in South Africa as it is a great way for multiple people to invest in property...
Housing demand has continued to gain momentum since the start of the year, and in the third quarter the number of applications for home loans was at its highest level in more than three years...
Carl Coetzee 17 Oct 2019
Buying a brand-new home off-plan directly from a developer can be a daunting prospect, but the advantages are significant and the risks negligible - if you do your homework...
Issued by Private Property South Africa 31 Jul 2019
Buying a property with your best friend may sound like a slice of happiness - you get onto the property ladder faster and for less than you thought...
Rudi Botha 17 Jul 2019
According to BetterBond CEO Rudi Botha, while interest rates have a big influence on the residential property market, in SA sentiment often plays an even bigger role...
As anticipated, the MPC kept the repo rate steady, taking a conservative approach against the backdrop of rising fuel prices, and with a wary eye on CPI inflation...
Dr Andrew Golding 24 May 2019
The once buoyant residential market is not the golden goose it was a few years back, says Rowan Alexander, director of Alexander Swart Properties, but this is a short term view for which there is little or no justification...
Industrial property's top performance is comparison to other sectors is likely to continue going forward, according to Tony Bales, industrial property expert at Epping Property...
When you retire from work, choosing where to spend the next phase of your life is probably the most important decision to make, and will depend on personal circumstances...
Issued by Private Property South Africa 9 Apr 2019
Living in a secure estate is the dream for almost every family. Midstream Estate, however, offers so much more than just idyllic living...
Cath Jenkin, Issued by Private Property South Africa 11 Feb 2019
Property market predictions for 2019, and why the experts are encouraging you to buy property now...
Issued by Private Property South Africa 24 Jan 2019
Politicians, civil servants and people in Cape Town's property industry are at a crossroads...
Jonty Cogger and Jared Rossouw 13 Sep 2018
According to Rudi Botha, CEO of bond originator BetterBond, there has been a 4.2% increase in the number of bond approvals over the past 12 months...
For first-time buyers, property co-ownership may be the easiest and most affordable way to enter the property market...
Bruce Swain 21 Aug 2018
A landmark case to decide how banks should deal with home repossessions will be heard on 28 and 29 August in the South Gauteng High Court...
Property is almost always an appealing investment and an accessible way for most South Africans to build wealth over time...
Bruce Swain 2 Aug 2018
You've screened the tenant thoroughly and their credit check returned a glowing review...
Adrian Goslett 12 Jul 2018
Investing in property is an option many South Africans consider as it offers an excellent extra source of income...
A change of legislation will now make it easier for sectional title trustees and home owners' association directors to recover arrear levies from defaulting home owners...
Whether to buy property or continue to rent is a tough question. Here are five reasons to buy now and five reasons to put it off...
Issued by Private Property South Africa 12 Apr 2018
The recent announcement of the interest rate cut was a mini triumph for all South Africans...
Adrian Goslett 9 Apr 2018
The South African Reserve Bank announced this week that the interest rate will be cut by 25 basis points...
Some of SA's top property experts weigh in with their opinions on how the "tough but hopeful" budget for 2018 will affect the economy and market...
Issued by Private Property South Africa 27 Feb 2018
The Budget Speech is likely to prove positive for the property market in the medium to long term, says Gerhard Kotzé, MD of the RealNet...
Here are a couple of pointers to help you decide if you are ready to step onto the first rung of the property ladder...
Issued by Private Property South Africa 30 Jan 2018
As a long-term investment, it makes sense to start building a property portfolio as early in life as possible...
Bill Rawson 16 Jan 2018
The property market in South Africa remains unfavourable for real estate agents and sellers following years of low price growth and stagnant sales...
Christo Botes 14 Dec 2017
A new type of property buyer, the 'rentvestor', is emerging in the South African marketplace, according to Gerhard Kotzé, MD of the RealNet estate agency group...
With an investment in property being the biggest financial commitment many will ever make, it's hard to know when it's the right time to buy, or whether to rent...
Correctly managed, buy-to-let properties can be one of the most attractive investment opportunities out there...
Tony Clarke 7 Sep 2017