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Promising sales figures 'light at end of the tunnel'

Leading estate agencies say their latest sales figures suggest the light at the end of the tunnel for the residential property market may be closer than anyone thought.

Posted at 08:36AM Aug 03, 2020 by Editor in Residential  | 

What happens to tenant when landlord sells?

Landlords in the current distressed market may decide to sell their properties. This raises concerns among both the tenant who is renting the property as well as the future homeowner: what happens to the tenant when the landlord decides to sell the home?

Posted at 07:48AM Aug 03, 2020 by Editor in Residential  | 

How to decide between freehold and sectional title

For many buyers, sectional title living offers heightened security, affordability and a more communal way of life. However, sectional title ownership comes with a variety of ownership responsibilities and legalities of which buyers are not always aware.

Posted at 07:42AM Aug 03, 2020 by Editor in Residential  | 

'Here's how your agent earns their commission'

On average, for every hour that a real estate agent spends with the homeowner of the property they are selling, they will spend around nine hours out of eyesight working on the seller's behalf. The reason for this is fairly simple - if they don't sell the property, they don't get paid.

Posted at 07:37AM Aug 03, 2020 by Editor in Residential  | 

Here's how much you've saved for each interest rate cut

At the current prime lending rate of just 7%, homeowners can end up spending less on their monthly bond instalments than they would in rent.

Posted at 07:32AM Aug 03, 2020 by Editor in Residential  | 

SARB cuts repo rate by another 25 basis points

The rate cut would reduce the prime lending rate to a further historic low of 7 percent.

Posted at 09:37AM Jul 27, 2020 by Editor in Residential  | 

Furore over 5G towers at homes

A government policy proposal for the rapid roll-out of 5G technology, including on private property, has raised alarm.

Posted at 09:28AM Jul 27, 2020 by Editor in Residential  | 

Virus steers more auctioneering online

Covid-19 has forever changed the traditional live auction model, forcing a "new normal" digital standard on the industry, if it wants to remain profitable and relevant, the SA Institute of Auctioneers has been told.

Posted at 09:13AM Jul 27, 2020 by Editor in Auctions  | 

Interest rate cut to speed uo recovery in housing market

At the current interest rate, it is possible that one's monthly repayments on a home loan could be less than one would expect to pay in rent for the same property.

Posted at 03:39PM Jul 23, 2020 by Editor in Residential  | 

Subletting can be a good option for landlords

Owners of buildings that remain for office use will have to consider how to best manage their space - and tenants - in these uncertain and economically weak times.

Posted at 03:33PM Jul 23, 2020 by Editor in Commercial  |