In December 2018 the High Court in the Western Cape delivered a judgment in respect of six applications against mortgagees…
Stable repo rate underpins ongoing resilience of residential property market, says Dr Andrew Golding
With inflation currently below the mid-point of the Reserve Bank’s inflation target and economic growth remaining sluggish, the Monetary Policy…
Property Industry Recognises Values
Hard work, passion, learning and sound values are the secret to success, says Willard Nyamagodo, an intern who has been…
Making sense of rental deposits
Just Property’s Shaun du Bois has some important advice for tenants on the ins and outs of how to protect…
How to protect your property investment in a sluggish market
Owners who are looking to sell would be well advised to use the next 6 to 18 months to focus…
Deemed receipt of income for property developers
In the recent case of Milnerton Estates Limited v CSARS, the Supreme Court of Appeal had to decide whether to…
Beware The Property Scammers
We’re into the first quarter of the year when many students start thinking about accommodation for the year, those changing…
Tired of load shedding? Why not take your home off the grid…
The recent recommencement of load shedding brings home just how dependent we all are on a continued supply of power…
Check you have your original Title Deeds before 25 February 2019
Did you know that the process of obtaining original Title Deeds has changed? While this has probably remained below the…
National Budget wish list from Pam Golding Properties
With the National Budget looming on 20 February (2019), the general consensus appears to be that Finance Minister Tito Mboweni…
How to judge the quality of cement
Cement is an integral component of concrete and mortar and is a primary building material found in structures, sidewalks and roads…
Unchanged repo rate positive, while buyers gradually return to the market
After an unexpectedly tough 2018, but with the welcome announcement that the repo rate remains unchanged following this first MPC…
Outlook For The 2019 Property Market
Due to the uncertainty pertaining to land reform policies, 2018 has not been a great year for the property market.…
Up-and-coming suburbs of Port Elizabeth tick all the boxes for young home buyers
With affordability and value for money key criteria for today’s younger generation of home buyers, the up-and-coming areas of Pinelands,…
Year ending on a more positive note, says Dr Andrew Golding
News that South Africa’s GDP increased by 2.2% in Q3, with fuel prices considerably reduced and the end of the…
Investing in new property VS 2nd hand property
Buyers looking to invest in residential property will be faced with the decision of investing in a newly developed property…
How Millennials Can Avoid The Rent Trap
So what exactly is “the rent trap” and why should one aim to avoid it? The rent trap describes a…
Banks Welcoming Property Investment
Banks are finally viewing property investors in the correct light, respecting their foresight and offering support. Owning your own property…
Could Real Estate Be Your Calling?
We asked Paul Stevens, CEO of market-leader, Just Property, what it takes to be a successful real estate agent in…
Home buyers answer the call of the Karoo
Mention the Karoo while sitting around a fire and people who’ve known and grown to love the vastness, tranquillity and…
Show off your home for sale with great photography
Great photography that accurately and favourably portrays your home while highlighting key attributes and features is one of the key…
Stable repo rate a boost for first-time home buyers
With the rand regaining some ground and inflation surprising on the downside this week, existing and aspirant home buyers will…
Is Property Still A Safe Investment In South Africa?
Even though South Africa has entered an era of uncertainty around property, investors are still buying. Proposed amendments to Section…