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On the balance of probabilities, the property market is bound to improve now
23 Nov 2018
A recent BizNews piece by London-based Alec Hogg notes that Europe's biggest asset manager, 200-year-old Schroders, still has its investment eye on South Africa
The fundamentals of a 'good' house to buy
09 Nov 2018
Choosing a home to buy is not easy and it shouldn't be just about 'likes and dislikes'.
Persistent curiosity is key to buying
01 Nov 2018
My advice to home buyers - not least in the current challenging market circumstances - is: Be persistently curious.
Has 10 years of no growth damaged fundamental belief in property?
19 Oct 2018
Political sentiment has now improved by a quantum leap and it should improve even further after the election, but the economy has deteriorated into a recession.
Pricing a property is not an exact science
12 Oct 2018
It's dangerous to assume that a low-cost home selling portal will sell a home at the same price as a full-service, hands-on, real estate agent.
“Wait-and-see” may not be the right strategy right now
27 Sep 2018
If I was a buyer, I would be careful, but not overly hesitant. Look around and research the market thoroughly. Particularly while there’s no pressure.
Green shoots of growth will be the antidote to damp homes market sentiment
13 Sep 2018
EWC “is no land grab”, says Ramaphosa. But it is certainly a long-drawn-out process – and our President is adept at playing the long game.
How to increase the value of your home without overcapitalising
30 Aug 2018
The general rule is not to invest more than 25% of market value of a home on improvements & renovations. In this market, more prudence is warranted.
What is the actual price of a property for sale?
23 Aug 2018
Is it the advertised price? Or 10% lower than advertised? Or even 20% lower?
Why right now luxury property is within your ‘buying reach’
02 Aug 2018
To take advantage of available opportunities, aspirant buyers should consider a holistic view of their buy / sell process.