The decision by the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) to retain the repo rate at 3.5% (home loan base rate at 7%) is disappointing for the economy and property market...
Samuel Seeff 1 day ago
While a further reduction to the interest rate would have been a bonus for aspirant first-time home buyers and existing homeowners...
Dr Andrew Golding 2 days ago
The tightening of the lockdown restrictions amid the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic once again highlights the risks of rental property...
Antionette McClean 2 days ago
If you've been holding out for the perfect time to leap into the property market, you're not going to be disappointed this year...
Craig Mott 2 days ago
According to property entrepreneur and Only Realty owner Grant Smee, recent statistics indicate that first-time buyers are younger than ever before...
After the worst economic downturn in decades, economic growth is still widely expected to show some positive growth of around 3% this year...
Dr Andrew Golding 19 Jan 2021
If 2020 taught us anything, it's that life can be unpredictable and while no one can say for certain how much things...
Andrea Tucker 18 Jan 2021
The Africa Investment Conference will explore how inclusive, sustainable and resilient investment can serve to help countries across the continent...
Data from Q4 2020 reflects nearly the same levels of activity in the housing market as it had pre-pandemic...
With the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions resulting in many left jobless, many are now forced to reconsider their career options and switch over into an industry that is still able to operate...
After having been excluded from the property market by rising prices in recent years, the record-year low interest rates and the current granting of 100% bonds to first-time buyers has swayed more young people to opt for owning...
Electronic signatures have been a relevant and current topic of conversation, with the legal stance on the validity of such signatures within the context of property sale agreements being clear up until recently...
Leigh-Anne Kriel 12 Jan 2021
You'll be forgiven for being hesitant to make resolutions for 2021, what with 2020 being the year of 'Plans turned upside down!'...
Bruce Swain 12 Jan 2021
Covid-19 has forever changed the traditional live auction model, forcing the industry to accept and adapt to an accelerated digital standard to keep their doors open...
Joff van Reenen 11 Jan 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a 'significant and lasting impact' on the South African residential property market and is shaping many of the emerging trends we're seeing in the market right now...
Marcél du Toit 8 Jan 2021
Blurring the line between reality and technology is what will help realtors sell developments moving forward, and technology's role in realty is becoming more critical to its success...
Andrea Tucker 7 Jan 2021
Amplified by the pressures of a global pandemic, 2020 saw the continuation of a challenging economic climate for both consumers and rental agencies...
Johette Smuts 7 Jan 2021
South Africa's property sector, in general, has shown poor performance during the Covid-19 pandemic. Property stocks have taken a significant hit, where retail and commercial office space have been hit hardest...
Paul Jackson 6 Jan 2021
Looking ahead, here is our forecast for South Africa's property landscape in the year to come...
Paul Stevens 6 Jan 2021
Property experts weigh in on whether landlords are still obligated to pay tenant utilities that are in arrears, even if their rent payments are up to date...
