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Hold-ups for purchases

THE experience and skill of an estate agent, are never more severely tested than when he has to advise his…

Property ownership now favours singles

"All over the world, the percentage of single buyers is rising as more young people delay getting married until their…

Agent’s role in property marketing still crucial

THERE have been suggestions recently that the growing power of website and online communication in the property sector will, in…

Place in the sun

IF you own a home anywhere along the South African coast or in the more attractive parts of the country,…

Know what is included and what is excluded in a sale

MANY disagreements between buyers and sellers of immovable property come about because of a misunderstanding as to what the seller…

Load shedding: market impact

ACCORDING to leading financial analysts and economic experts, the ever-growing risk of electricity supply disruptions could affect the residential property…

Transformation remains a land reform success

RACIAL transformation of urban residential property ownership remains a land reform success story, First National Bank said on Tuesday.

Property heir’s checklist

WHETHER from a deceased parent or family member, inheriting a property can be an emotional and sometimes complicated matter.

A home office could add value to your property

THE UK’s Office of National Statistics has shown recently that the number of people working from home has risen to…

Pay cheque is key to a bond

ACCORDING to statistics from BetterBond Home Loans, South Africa’s biggest mortgage origination group, homebuyers in South Africa now need to…

Drop in commission a done deal for some

IF there is one tactic that residential property sellers should never adopt, it is trying to negotiate the agent's commission…

Put your house on show to create buyer appeal

WHILE it is nothing new to the real estate market, the trend of home staging has seen an increase in…