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Why you need both an estate agent and transferring attorney

A real estate transaction is a multi-faceted process that requires the expertise of multiple professions.

Posted at 11:21AM Sep 18, 2020 by Editor in Market  | 

Rate decision welcomed

The decision by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to retain the repo rate at 3.5% (home loan base rate at 7%) is welcome news.

Posted at 03:51PM Sep 17, 2020 by Editor in Market  | 

Which green features add investment value?

Investing money in environmentally friendly enhancements for a home is not only a way to protect the environment and save on monthly energy costs, but it can ultimately help a home stand out when the time comes to sell - provided the correct features are installed.

Posted at 03:02PM Sep 17, 2020 by Editor in Market  | 

Can foreigners own property in South Africa?

Foreigners may purchase and own immovable property in South Africa without any restrictions, as foreigners are generally subject to the same laws as South African nationals. The only foreigners disqualified from owning property in South Africa are foreigners that are here illegally.  

Posted at 02:50PM Sep 17, 2020 by Editor in Market  | 

Could co-living be the solution to save on rentals?

Co-living could very well support the new normal way of living we now find ourselves in, in terms of affordability, accessibility and functionality.

Posted at 12:12PM Sep 15, 2020 by Editor in Market  | 

Unblocking the chain

Blockchain should be used to address opportunities and problems

Posted at 02:54PM Sep 11, 2020 by Editor in Market  | 

Rental market impacted by several factors

The steady decline in rentals this year cannot only be solely attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic, as other key factors have significantly contributed to the downturn.

Posted at 10:45AM Sep 08, 2020 by Editor in Market  | 

How interest rates work and why they may not go up any time soon

"We need to keep money flowing through our economy, stimulate investment and encourage healthy price growth. "Raising interest rates would do the exact opposite – something the Reserve Bank is more than smart enough to avoid."

Posted at 07:42AM Sep 08, 2020 by Editor in Market  | 

Joburg Property Company probed for "wasting millions"

The chief executive of the Joburg Property Company (JPC), Helen Botes, and her chief financial officer, Imraan Bhamjee, are being investigated for allegedly wasting millions of rand by awarding highly inflated Covid-19 cleaning and sanitising contracts to four companies with no prior experience in cleaning.

Posted at 12:43AM Sep 07, 2020 by Editor in Market  | 

SA's first electric scooter renting hub

Electric Life Rides, a South African electric scooter and vehicle tech company, will officially launch its service in Cape Town in early September 2020.  The launch introduces their initial fleet of electric kick scooters, which will be available at their new mobility hub and partner, The President Hotel in Bantry Bay. 

Posted at 12:04AM Sep 06, 2020 by Editor in Market  |