Ever wondered how the value of your property is determined? We interview the director of the Johannesburg valuations department to find out.
Moeletsi Mbeki’s former lover is fighting his attempt to evict her and her children from their R3-million home.
The head of Zim’s Marange diamond firm, a trusted Mugabe lieutenant, has paid inflated prices for prime real estate in KwaZulu-Natal and Sandton.
FNB survey in Western Cape shows that sellers are still having to drop prices but the buy-to-let market is picking up due to long term confidence
Investment articles are useful, but when making investment decisions you need to look at your entire financial situation to see if it makes sense.
There are cost implications in transferring existing property into a trust which needs to be weighed against the benefits.
Buyers, sellers and estate agents should welcome the Property Transaction Kit, which may keep transactions in line with the Consumer Protection Act.
Not all investments need to be financial — there can be lifestyle benefits. Just make sure they do not put your current or future finances at risk.
The average house price is now over R800 000, which means it’s not that easy for one person to buy a home. A possible solution? Co-ownership.
Should you move or upgrade? Consider these factors before you make a decision.
Should we sell our property or keep it for income?
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/ 16 February 2011
Be practical rather than romantic when it comes to buying a holiday home.
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/ 11 February 2011
Which odours turn on prospective buyers? And which ones repel them?
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/ 31 January 2011
Should you sell a property to pay off your home or use it to build an investment?
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/ 24 January 2011
A reader seeks more information on "buy to let" properties.
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/ 20 January 2011
When you are renting for less than a mortgage repayment, does it make any sense to buy?
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/ 20 January 2011
First-time buyers may find it more affordable to buy a home.
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/ 13 January 2011
Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg are the most affordable cities for home buyers, a property group said on Thursday.
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/ 11 January 2011
When it comes to buying, take your time and negotiate.
The new exchange-control allowance of R4-million a year for South Africans means that investing in UK commercial property is now a real possibility.
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/ 14 December 2010
If home renovation is part of your pre-retirement planning, proceed with caution.
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/ 30 November 2010
FNB’s Quick Sell programme offers you an interest-free voluntary selling plan as an alternative to repossession.
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/ 30 November 2010
South Africans appear keen to buy properties with eco-friendly features.
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/ 23 November 2010
Buyers and sellers should both be aware of legalities that can prevent a transfer from going through.
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/ 19 November 2010
Estienne de Klerk, chairperson of PLSA sub-committee for Reit and executive director of Growthpoint Properties, explains what Reits are.
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/ 3 November 2010
Should I cash in my savings to pay a deposit on my home or do I pay off my rental property?
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/ 1 November 2010
Another interest-rate cut would help home buyers — but rising inflation would put a damper on things.
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/ 26 October 2010
It’s a buyer’s market, but both sellers and prospective buyers can benefit from a new home ownership model.
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/ 24 October 2010
What returns should you expect from your property investment, and what provides the best returns?
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/ 13 October 2010
Statistics show that house sales increase in spring — so you might want to grab the advantage.
If you are self-employed or run your own business, you’ll know the frustration of having to jump through hoops to get a bond. It’s not easy.
Although residential property demand and price momentum are slowing, a return to recession conditions is unlikely.