South Africa Property News

Owners of Sectional Title complexes need to ensure that the correct insurance is in place on their complex and units.

Despite the gloom and doom some urban property markets are performing incredibly well - seemingly Johannesburg South is leading the way!

Moving home and moving day in particular can be traumatic. Read these tips and avoid the moving day blues!

Leading estate agency group increases its presence in the Cape

A new free service launched by a real estate group allows you to improve the odds of recovering your goods.

Gautengs West Rand agent takes top awards at National function

Chas Everitt South Africa recently held its regional and National awards across the country.

Boschenmeer golf estate in Paarl's home owners association select Chas Everitt as agency of choice.

One of the top real estate agencies in the Johannesburg Southern suburbs crosses over to the Chas Everitt brand.

With the current market conditions and high transfer costs, many property owners are electing to go the alteration or improvement route as opposed to selling up and purchasing a new property.

Very often children's needs will have a large influence on a family's property purchasing decision.

Convert some of your extra space at home into lettable area and generate additional income.

Leading South African Franchise group expands their presence in KwaZulu Natal

Whilst it’s good news that household debt levels continue to fall, consumers can’t afford to be complacent.

Reduce the time it takes to sell your property and save money.

A new Pretoria housing development which meets the needs of many first time home buyers

Paddocks is a specialist sectional title training firm that provides a range of products and services throughout South Africa. Paddocks is headed by Prof Graham Paddock, who is an authority on sectional title law and practice.

The Chas Everitt International property group now has a presence in all the picturesque towns and villages along the Southern Cape coast from Mossel Bay to Glentana, thanks to the relocation of high-profile estate agent Annatjie Janse van Rensburg.

It’s quite possible that a number of property investors in South Africa may not yet have heard of the GoIndustry DoveBid brand. Nor would they have tried their hand at bidding for auction property online.

Many people are moving house these days for economic reasons, but before you rent or buy a property anywhere new and unfamiliar, you need to be sure that the area is safe for you and your family.

A new property has been released for sale or rent in Constantia, Cape Town which is situated on the highest point throughout Upper Constantia & Bishopscourt in Cape Town's prestigious Southern Suburbs.

Sales of prime Constantia properties are starting to motor forward again with few remaining bargains now available. Agents report sales of higher valued properties (R20m - R35m) being sold at 2007 + price levels as buyers realise now is a great time

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As the newest member of the BRICS group, there are a lot of lessons SA can learn from thriving economies such as those of Brazil and China – and one of the most important is how to facilitate job creation through the growth of the SMME sector.

Many comments made recently on the implementation of the new Consumer Protection Act (CPA) suggest that it will rock the real estate industry to its foundations.

This week’s decision by the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to leave the repo rate unchanged at 5,5% was widely expected, and will not have a major influence on the residential property market.

Just as there are “problem” tenants, there are also “problem” landlords – and even more often, “problem” properties.

The Chas Everitt International property group has expanded its presence on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast with the opening of a new office in Shelley Beach.

Homebuyers should never jump into the market with their eyes shut, even at times like these, when the combination of low interest rates and still-low property prices is creating some wonderful purchase opportunities.

There’s a direct correlation between job creation and higher home ownership levels, which is why the latest employment statistics are cause for some end-of-year cheer in the real estate market.

We recognize that no two customers are the same, so we take the time to assess your individual needs and help you find the loan that works for you.

The SA Reserve Bank (SARB) has cut the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5 percent, governor Gill Marcus said on Thursday.

Lenders are asking for far more details from prospective property buyers today.

Most property buyers today 1st need to sell their own homes before they can proceed with the purchase transaction, and most sale agreements make provision for this with a “subject to” clause.

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The Chas Everitt Property group's new license model proving an attractive choice amongst South African estate agents

There has been debate again of late about whether the fixed difference between the repo rate and the prime rate of interest is too large

New Chas Everitt License for picturesque Clarens

It’s hot, it’s hip and it’s the most ‘happening’ place in the Western Cape to live right now.

With South African financial experts still concerned about the threat of a global double dip recession, Steve Rennie, managing director of Rennie Property warns landlords to be extra vigilant about keeping a handle on bad debt.

I have therefore, in a nutshell, defined possible terms that one may come across, in sale agreements.

A 1200sqm stand on the Nahoon River has been purchased for R3,5m or R2917/sqm, apparently the highest price yet paid for undeveloped residential land in East London.

Finding the perfect home is a task, but shopping for the best home loan can be even more tedious.

Speak to a home loan consultant about financing your new property or reviewing your existing mortgage. We are able to assist in lowering your bond repayments and securing attorney discounts.

Before you start, take time to become familiar with the home loan industry in South Africa by doing some research by looking at the bank’s product information in their branches or on their websites.

The West Coast is an excellent area in which to invest. Prices truly are excellent; whether you are looking for a smallholding, home, farm or commercial property then this area is for you.

The penthouse apartment, believed to be the most expensive in the world, is set to be sold to an anonymous international buyer as the wealthy of the world keep snapping up London properties despite reports that the UK housing market is slowing.

Situated in Piketberg which is a mere 80 minutes drive from Cape Town on a scenic route. There is plenty to see and do in this quaint town. Piketberg is nestled in under the beautiful mountains overlooking the Porterville mountain ranges.

The last thing most home sellers want to think about when their property is not attracting offers is price – even though they themselves may be extremely value conscious when looking at homes to buy.