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Why property buyers are hesitating to buy homes


23 Jul 2018
The market’s mini-rally of early 2018 seems to have been short-lived, and housing sales volumes are back to lows that were last seen in 2010

More and more SA women investing in the property market


14 Jun 2018
Female ownership in the property market on the rise

Buying Your First House Off-Plan? Here Are 5 Things You Need To Know


14 Jun 2018
Here are important tips to consider when buying off-plan.

Key home insurance tips you need to know


02 Jun 2018
Home insurance is a necessary expense for home owners. How best can this be handled?

Airbnb: What you need to know about ‘airing’ your property


28 May 2018
~this article deals with the pitfalls and tips to aware of when renting your home on AirBnB

Tips on renting out property for first-time landlords


16 May 2018
Many South Africans purchase a second property for the sole purpose of renting it out to tenants to invest in their futures. It is important, however, to follow

Here’s how the transfer of property process works in South Africa


12 May 2018
The legal word used for the transfer of immovable property from one owner to another is called conveyancing or, in layman’s terms, a property transfer.

SAPOA comments on the city of Johannesburg's draft inclusionary housing policy


07 May 2018
“The draft policy by the City does not address the many complex matters associated with the question of affordable housing and inclusionary housing, including r

The average age of a first-time home buyer in South Africa – and how much money they earn


21 Apr 2018
New data from bond originator, BetterBond, shows that the majority of current home buyers (52%) are repeat buyers who are giving real estate a vote of confidenc

These two trends are shaping the future of commercial real estate


20 Apr 2018
South African consumers still prefer doing their shopping in malls, according to a report released in 2017 by Visa. In 2016, total online sales were estimated a
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