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South Africans failing to keep up with their rent
Only 76.8% of tenants pay their rent in full every month - and one in four doesn't, with the lowest year-on-year rental growth in 7 years recorded in March...
06 Jun 2018
6 unique homes up for auction in Pretoria
From grand manors to modern mansions, a bush retreat, Mediterranean villa and more, there are some interesting homes up for grabs. Take a look...
05 Jun 2018
Value-for-money property options in Johannesburg South from under R1m
Buyers are mostly after homes priced between R750k and R1.5m, either full title or in security complexes, with sales in the luxury sector noticeably slower...
04 Jun 2018
Drive to root out corruption in the property sector
Public Works Minister, Thulas Nxesi, has called on property sector representatives and members of the public to work with government to expose corruption...
04 Jun 2018
6 fabulous Umhlanga homes to escape to this winter
If you long to break free from the winter chill, take a peek at these glorious homes in KwaZulu-Natal’s balmy Umhlanga, where you can warm up in style…...
01 Jun 2018
4 of the best places to get ‘off the grid’ in SA
Whether you want to get off the grid to save on utilities or to simply follow a more sustainable lifestyle, these are the areas you should be looking in…...
01 Jun 2018
Young buyers look to Hyde Park, Dunkeld for apartments starting at R1m
Millennials are snapping up entry-level apartments close to Joburg's trendy Rosebank priced from R1m to R1.6m, with two and three bed options ranging up to R6m...
31 May 2018
Weak economy in SA impacts estate agency commissions
The increasing popularity of online agents is putting pressure on the commissions of traditional agents, with more sellers looking at ways to reduce their selling costs...
31 May 2018
Young buyers find 'value for money' in these trendy Joburg suburbs
With sectional title homes from R1.5m and entry-level flats from under R1m, Sunninghill and Paulshof in northern Johannesburg offer great value and a good location...
30 May 2018
Southern Suburbs apartment rental rates down by 36%
Cape Town's Southern Suburbs sectional title rental market has softened notably over the last few months, and landlords need to adjust prices to keep tenants...
30 May 2018
Green Point the new favourite on Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard
From a sub-R5m to R10m area, Green Point is now increasingly topping the R10m to R20m-plus price range. Here’s why it’s a smart bet for buyers and investors…...
29 May 2018
Get the lowdown on Cape Town’s hottest property spots
There are signs of recovery after a year of challenges and surprises for Cape Town’s two strongest markets, City Bowl and the Atlantic Seaboard. Read on…...
28 May 2018
South Africans can invest in Mauritius property from around R2.5m
Mauritius is pulling out all the stops to lure SA buyers and new legislation means you can invest in a range of property options, from residential to commercial...
26 May 2018
Find your bliss: 10 gorgeous bushveld getaway homes
From a hideaway home for R1.3m to a lavish mansion at R9.5m, and everything in between, there's a bushveld escape for all budgets. Find something you'll love…...
25 May 2018
New schools coming to KwaZulu-Natal North Coast will boost home values
Quality educational institutions have a significant impact on the strength of property markets, with two new schools planned for Sibaya and Cornubia in Umhlanga...
25 May 2018
Flat interest rate expected for the rest of 2018
While today's decision to keep rates stable was expected, sellers need to price right and buyers should 'not wait too long' or they may look back with regret...
24 May 2018
Pretoria East the 'new Sandton of Gauteng' amid surge in developments
Demand for properties has skyrocketed in the last 3 years with apartments from R450k to around R2.5m, townhouses starting at R1.2m and homes from R1.6m...
24 May 2018
SA’s mining towns facing rental supply and demand challenges
The shortage of rentals in towns like Lydenburg and Middelburg is largely due to uncertainty in the mining sector, with Rustenburg experiencing an oversupply of homes...
24 May 2018
The future looks bright for the Helderberg property market
Investors and first-time buyers are getting back in on the action in the Cape's Helderberg area, with some good buying opportunities to be had. Read on...
24 May 2018
Value-for-money property options in Cape’s Fish Hoek
Buyers are flocking to laidback Fish Hoek for its great value and coastal lifestyle benefits, offering starter flats from R800k to grand family homes...
23 May 2018