News

Those who think that the 1m plus South Africans now living in the UK have turned their backs on their home country could not be more wrong...

Tough market conditions are resulting in more properties being repossessed. Although PiPs (Properties in Possession) may seem like bargains, potential buyers should watch out for the pitfalls...

A number of loopholes in the anti-money laundering law are to be closed in a new amendment bill approved by Cabinet for tabling in Parliament. By Michael Hamlyn, I-Net Bridge...

A local estate agency is employing technology to aid potential home buyers in looking for the right house via their cell phones...

With the slowdown of South Africa's property industry, the glut of available stock is creating a buyer's market and bargains are to be had for those who are still in the market. This is good news for people who cannot yet afford their 'dream house' – they can now buy something in a lower price range and renovate to fit their criteria...

With our current economy as it is, few buyers can afford unexpected expenses when they take possession of their newly purchased home...

Homeowners often do not appreciate the importance of their title deeds...

Those buying a plot-and-plan basis must be careful of weaknesses and possible pitfalls in the developer's sale agreement...

One of the first decisions young people who start working have to make is where to live...

Fractional ownership is the latest buzz term in the property market, with golf estates tempting investors with the dream of owning a property beside a pristine fairway at a fraction of the usual price...

The decision not to increase the prime interest rate above 14,5% in the wake of the past seven successive rate hikes recently, has given homeowners some relief. But first-time buyers are still struggling to enter the market...

For many economic reasons, including the increases in interest rates, some investors found that their affordability has changed since the time they placed the offer to purchase and were granted the bond. Some experts offer some advice to alleviate this problem...

The world economy is moving towards possible recession and in South Africa real estate industry pundits are issuing warnings to adopt a cautious approach to the market...

A recent survey by a leading SA estate agency has shown that there is almost nothing like an uninterrupted sea view to enhance the value of a property...

Residential building activity has slowed significantly on the back of higher interest rates and a softer housing market, placing would-be homebuilders in a good position to negotiate tender prices with contractors. By Joan Muller...

Stressed urbanites are increasingly succumbing to the allure of a country lifestyle, but it's not so easy to find the right country property...

If you're a homebuyer now, you should be honing your haggling skills...

A multimedia marketing concept has now been introduced in South Africa to help potential buyers to view properties...

Buying property may appear an overwhelming jumble of words, legalised and financial discussions, but understanding the language and its implications may prevent heartache further down the line...

What foreign nationals should look out for when they buy immovable property in South Africa...