Price Right, Win the Fight
Price right, win the fight: Why overpricing is your home’s worst enemy Don’t mistake the real market value of your house with the price you hope to get, or the value provided by an overzealous agency looking for sole mandates. Realism and rationalism is what is needed. Don’t sit on your property waiting like the […]
Cracking the Property Code: Unveiling the Secrets to a Rockin’ Investment🚀 💰🏡
Are you ready to embark on the thrilling journey of finding the perfect investment property? Oh, heck yeah! Let’s dive into the market indicators that will lead us to that hidden treasure. First off, location, baby! Remember, you can’t put wheels on a house and change its location like a magical tour bus. So, skip […]
From Boerewors to Bank Accounts: Is Your Personal Interest Rate as Unpredictable as Load Shedding?
My mother used to have this saying: “Wors is wors.” Now, for most people (especially non-South Africans), this might not make much sense. But to us, it was used whenever you could not do anything about a situation – you just had to grin and bear it. It brings back memories of youth, and that […]
Is It A Sole Mandate Or Is It A Soul Mandate
We know that your life has gone into your property. We know that this is your primary asset and it needs to work for you, and sometimes you need to sell quicker than you would normally want to. Life happens. Just ask Lindiwe Sisulu who may now have to sell her house in a hurry! […]
Valuation roll 2022: cape town’s property values soaring high, don’t let your wallet fly!
So, you want to know about the new property valuations in South Africa? Well, let me tell you, it’s a real hoot! The City of Cape Town just released their latest Valuation Roll for 2022, and it’s causing a stir. Apparently, the value of most properties has gone up considerably. It just goes to show […]
What to expect from the property market in 2023
To remedy your anxiety over conflicting information about property in 2023, just follow the loadshedding schedules for a week. Now that’s fluctuation! On a more serious note… It is imperative to remind yourself as a property owner of the fundamentals during turbulent times. “Buy low and sell high” – just like Eskom when they buy […]