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Cape Town’s Mowbray and Rosebank tick all the boxes for buyers
With family homes from R2.5m and R3.5m respectively, Mowbray and Rosebank in Cape Town offer great value for money compared to their ‘prestigious’ neighbours...
04 Jun 2019
Homes, cars and offices: Where are South Africans spending their money?
Motorists are searching for more affordable cars and home buyers want value for their money, with indicators that this 'buy-down' trend will continue. Read on...
04 Jun 2019
SA property trends: Cape Town still number one in value
Figures for SA’s municipalities show that Cape Town values are way ahead of the rest, with residential property worth a total of R1.6 trillion. Get the lowdown…...
03 Jun 2019
Here’s why tenants love renting in Richards Bay
With rentals from R4.5k to R40k, landlords in KwaZulu-Natal’s Richards Bay know their market and how to price correctly, with sectional title homes proving popular...
03 Jun 2019
South Africans can buy property in Portugal’s ancient walled cities
What adds to the appeal of owning property in one of Portugal’s charming walled cities is the opportunity to get a Golden Visa. Here's where to buy...
02 Jun 2019
10 estate homes in Pretoria and Centurion under R4m
Looking for an upmarket home for your family in a secure estate in Centurion or Pretoria? With prices from under R3m, these homes offer great value for money…...
31 May 2019
Young upwardly-mobile buyers are investing in Durbanville
A paradigm shift is underway in Durbanville’s property market where younger buyers with money to spend are choosing to buy homes and ‘aging down’ the area...
31 May 2019
Enjoy security and views in Hout Bay’s mountain estates
Estate homes in Cape Town's Hout Bay offer idyllic and secure family living. Here’s a breakdown of the top mountain estates, and what you’ll pay…...
30 May 2019
What the proposed tourism bill means for Cape Town's property market
The Tourism Amendment Bill will regulate short-term rental models like Airbnb, with some experts concerned it will throttle tourism and negatively affect property prices...
29 May 2019
Investor’s guide: Rental market trends in Mpumalanga
Rental demand in lower rental brackets remains strong in Secunda, Middelburg, Nelspruit and Lydenburg. Here's what tenants are looking for and willing to pay…...
29 May 2019
What makes a good estate agent?
Nothing arouses distrust among clients more surely than the suspicion that an agent is not being wholly truthful or has an ‘agenda’. Here are the qualities of successful agents...
29 May 2019
Find value-for-money homes in Brackenfell’s Vredekloof
Vredekloof in Cape Town’s Brackenfell area offers excellent security and access to amenities, with large family homes from R2.2m and sectional title units from R1.3m...
28 May 2019
Mozambique a buyer’s market: The improving investment case
Amid rapidly improving sentiment driven by the LNG projects and investment in the market by major funds and banks, Mozambique's property market is on an upward path...
28 May 2019
SA’s residential sector outperforms ‘All Property Index’ in total returns
Results of the latest Absa-MSCI Residential Index reveal the residential market outperformed the All Property Index by 1.2%, delivering a total return of 11.2% for 2018...
28 May 2019
7 fabulously modern apartments in Midrand for under R2m
From Kyalami to Waterfall, Carlswald and more, these apartments in sought-after Midrand suburbs offer convenient lock-up go living and a great lifestyle. Take a look...
27 May 2019
Surge in home loan applications as ‘Ramaphoria’ returns to SA property
The first two weeks of May saw a 22% year-on-year increase in the number of offers to purchase and home loan applications from buyers imbued by a more positive outlook...
27 May 2019
Landlords and agents, make sure you follow the rules for rental deposits
A tenant’s deposit may not be touched before the lease expires and must be held in an interest-bearing account. Here’s how to avoid disputes…...
27 May 2019
Convenience and great lifestyle on offer in Cape Town’s Newlands
Capetonians looking for a unique village feel close to amenities and schools are finding value in Newlands with the median house price at around R7.2m...
27 May 2019
Super-commuters boosting coastal and country estate home sales
An increasing number of professionals travel weekly between their jobs in the city and their homes at the coast or in the countryside. Here are the favourite locations...
26 May 2019
Island living in Mauritius with property from R3.3m
The Mauritian government has opened the doors to foreigners and more South Africans are buying apartments as holiday homes or investments in a rental pool...
24 May 2019