THE IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC ON THE RENTAL MARKET
As the property market continues to piece itself back together amid the ongoing pandemic, the rental market continues to feel the impact of the times more than any other sector in the real estate industry. While property sales have slowly picked up, and first-time homeowners are enjoying the advantages of a buyer’s market, empty rental properties continue to fill the market. With one […]
BUYING A PROPERTY IN YOUR 20S
The property market has been a more advantageous ground recently than it has been in the past few decades. Especially if you are a millennial, whose news feed keeps you updated on just about everything that goes on in the world, it’s not something that has gone unnoticed. This has brought the question of whether to purchase a house or to go […]
WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE PROPERTY MARKET?
Many industries are piecing things back together again this year, as they try to recover from the effects of the pandemic or recreate themselves to remain relevant in a changing world. One industry that has been left unaffected to a great extent, and yet has had to re-create itself almost entirely in the same breath, is the real […]
MOVING OUT? WHAT TENANTS NEED TO DO BEFORE MOVING OUT
We all know that moving can be stressful and time-consuming, but before you start packing your boxes, there are certain things that you need to keep in mind before move-in day. As stressful and time-consuming as moving might be, it can also be exciting as you are moving on to better and greater things. However, […]
EXPLORING A POTENTIAL PROPERTY
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest decisions most people will make in their lives. It makes sense then that this endeavour should be approached with diligent consideration and care. While the necessary assistance of professionals, who will help you make the best decisions along the way, is highly advisable for this journey, there […]
REVAMP YOUR RENTAL HOME
Living in a rented apartment doesn’t mean you can’t make your living space your own. There are many ways in which you can make your rented property feel more like home, and it all begins with adding a bit of your own individuality and character to the aesthetics of your home. Switch out a light fixture Chances are that you’re […]
NEIGHBOURLY CONDUCT DURING RENOVATIONS
What one’s neighbour builds on their property, is not something the owner of the neighbouring property has a lot of control over. Unfortunately, it can have a negative impact on your property if the building work completed on your neighbour’s property does not comply with building regulations. Furthermore, it can be aesthetically displeasing, and be […]
HOW TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE AGENT
You’ve chosen a career in real estate and cannot wait to get started, but you need to get your licence first. Now, what if we told you that getting your real estate licence is the easiest part of becoming a successful real estate agent? You are probably having sleepless nights stressing about your real estate […]
BETTER RENOVATIONS, BETTER RESULTS
It is understandable that home confinement has left many homeowners’ minds flooding with home improvement and renovation ideas. But however much your home may benefit from a good touch of elbow grease, thinking things through carefully is vital. Many may have identified ways in which they can make their homes more comfortable and enjoyable. Others simply want to update the […]
IS IT STILL A BUYERS’ MARKET OUT THERE?
The property market for 2020 initially proved to be a buyers’ market. Though with the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown’s effects on the economy, the question is whether it still is. The transfer duty threshold was lifted by R100 000, loan approvals were higher than they had been in years and […]