Eskom's tips to save on electricity

As South Africans prepare to go on holiday and enjoy the season's festivities, Eskom has urged consumers not to forget about saving electricity.

Posted at 06:33PM Dec 17, 2009 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[18]

Mr Mthethwa,113, finally owns a house

The only wish that has not come true for 113-year-old Muntukayise Mthethwa of KwaDabeka, Clermont, is to meet Nelson Mandela.

Posted at 07:43AM Dec 15, 2009 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[6]

Cape Town stadium handed over

A handful of construction workers dangled from ropes, and the hum of power tools kept to an easy level as Cape Town Stadium contractors handed their work over to city mayor Dan Plato yesterday.

Posted at 07:37AM Dec 15, 2009 by Editor in Market  |  Comments[8]

How to deal with recalcitrant tenants

Landlords are protected against non-paying tenants, but the legal process can be time-consuming.

Posted at 09:18AM Dec 14, 2009 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[1]

'Widespread lack of realism in the residential market'

Quoting FNB Home Loans property strategist John Loos, Goslett said there was a widespread lack of realism in the residential market, with most sellers ultimately having to drop their asking prices.

Posted at 09:16AM Dec 14, 2009 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[3]

Experts recommend investment properties to be small

Property investors shopping for buy-to-let apartments this Christmas would do well to heed the advice of experts: buy smaller flats in the best area you can afford, but tread lightly because the market has not yet recovered.

Posted at 09:13AM Dec 14, 2009 by Editor in Residential  | 

Fine-tune the finance for second home purchases

If you're one of those planning to spend this festive season scouting for a second property that you could let out as a holiday home or permanently, you should first establish whether your bank will approve a home loan to finance the purchase - and more importantly, what interest rate it will charge on that loan.

Posted at 01:51PM Dec 11, 2009 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[1]

Moody's drops Johannesburg's debt rating

Moody's new rating reflects the deteriorating liquidity position of Johannesburg and its already high level of gearing.

Posted at 10:11AM Dec 11, 2009 by Editor in Market  | 

Call to incentivise energy savings in homes

The public outcry at Eskom's proposed additional large scale increases in the electricity price means these are likely to be toned down by the National Energy Regulator, but it's already clear from market feedback that energy efficient residential properties are in demand and will become increasingly so.

Posted at 10:08AM Dec 11, 2009 by Editor in Residential  | 

Budget before you choose a home, buyers advised

Buyers must be advised to budget carefully for the ongoing costs of homeownership as well as the monthly repayments on the property they choose.

Posted at 10:03AM Dec 11, 2009 by Editor in Residential  |