The value of tourism to real estate
Category RealADVICE
The word tourist describes someone who is visiting South Africa for a limited time and is probably not going to buy a property here - so why is the tourism indu
Don't let a friend hold up your sale
Category RealADVICE
Home owners who decide to sell often get expressions of interest from friends or family members, but they shouldn't let these distract them from their marketing
From the Desk of the MD - June 2018
Category From the Desk of the MD
In most of Africa, rain is a cause for celebration, as it has been recently in the Western Cape, where dry rivers have started to flow again and the storage dam
Weighing up your retirement options
Category RealADVICE
When the time comes to sell your family home and move to a retirement village, your most likely choice is to be between a sectional title development and a life
Banks grant more home loans
Category BetterBond Advice
According to the latest statistics from our preferred bond originator BetterBond, there has been a 4% increase in the number of home loans granted over the past
What drives SA's desire for home ownership
Category RealADVICE
Recent research has once again shown that home ownership is not only an important means of building private wealth, but also has significant social implications
The pros and cons of cash purchases
Category RealADVICE
Cash is good, and credit is bad. Pay off your debt and don't take out new loans. Save for the things you want until you can pay cash for them. This is the preva
From the Desk of the MD - May 2018
Category From the Desk of the MD
If you've been planning a move or an upgrade to a bigger property, now would be a good time to list your current home for sale. There are several reasons fo
Good neighbours foster higher home values
Category RealADVICE
When new owners moved into the house across the road, were you the neighbour who went to welcome them with a pizza and a bottle of wine so they didn't have to m
Warm up your décor for winter
Category Decor
The hand-made - or rather arm-knitted - throw is set to be one of this winter's hottest home décor items, and the good news is that you can make one yourself in
