Blog posts filed under Buyer Advice

Historical Property Debt

08
Nov
2013

One of the pitfalls in obtaining a clearance certificate is historical debt.

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Attractive destinations

23
Oct
2013

There are many remote destinations, coastal and inland, yet to be explored with highly affordable prices. A good example of remote locations that has become high in demand would be Dullstroom in Mpumalanga, where the attraction is for the outdoor type of person who likes fishing.

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Muizenberg Investors

22
Oct
2013

Western Cape, playground for the rich, has seen much attention from international and local investors alike.

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Humansdorp might go nuclear

21
Oct
2013

If Phelindaba was mothballed, why would the government then be considering a “from scratch” nuclear power plant project in a remote location like Humansdorp?

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To build or to buy

17
Oct
2013

The gap between building and buying was 19.4% for the first quarter 2013. The gap is narrowing but this is a gradual as the growth in property currently.

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Invest in Pretoria East Property

17
Oct
2013

The House Price Index has reflected a growth of 10-15% y/y for July 2013 in Pretoria East, depending on the type of property.

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Coastal Property Investment

15
Oct
2013

The coast is calling, that holiday property you were considering looks more attractive now.

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How the interest rate influences the value of property

14
Oct
2013

Property value is governed by a few fixed factors. Here are some of the factors which influence the value of your property investment.

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Property Market Trends

14
Oct
2013

The FNB House Price Index is at 6.4 % August 2013 for the greater Gauteng. The House Price Index has reflected a growth of 10-15% y/y for July 2013 in Pretoria East, depending on the type of property.

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Property Hot Spots in South Africa

12
Oct
2013

It is always wise to be clear about what kind of investment you need or what the property will be used for. Will it be a holiday destination or purely an investment property?

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Owning a Holiday Home vs Renting

10
Oct
2013

There are both positive and negative aspects of owning and renting holiday accommodation. It is a matter of preference and financial feasibility.

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Sell or Wait

10
Oct
2013

With interest rates low, the affordability of property has improved. Within the current climate both selling and buying is acceptable.

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Owning a Holiday Home vs Renting

10
Oct
2013

There are both positive and negative aspects of owning and renting holiday accommodation. It is a matter of preference and financial feasibility.

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Know the Costs of Buy-To-Let Properties

09
Oct
2013

When deciding to invest in a buy-to-let property, there are some aspects you need to consider:

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Menlyn Maine

09
Oct
2013

Pretoria east is fast becoming a shoppers- and investors haven. With the advent of the major development being undertaken with Nedbank as funding partners for this monumental project, the east of Pretoria could experience an upsurge in property value.

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Coastal Property

08
Oct
2013

What is it that makes coastal property so attractive? Is it the lifestyle, pace of living, living expenses or just the idea that you can take a walk on the beach whenever you want to?

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Retirement Property Investment

07
Oct
2013

Investing in a Retirement property, in my view, makes sound financial sense. When you retire you do not have the convenience of an annual increase in salary. The cost of living is guaranteed to increase and a safe way to counter this inflation is by investing in retirement property.

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Property Types and Abbreviations

04
Oct
2013

Being a first time home buyer or selling your property can be confusing. To top all of this many abbreviations are used.

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Migration to Gauteng

04
Oct
2013

Statistics show an increase in the migration to Gauteng. Is this a new trend? Not according to latest statistics!

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Finding the Property to Suit Your Lifestyle and Your Pocket

29
Aug
2013

Your lifestyle and pocket are indeed determining factors when you are wanting to invest in property. Here are 10 Tips to consider in finding the correct property to match YOU.

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10 Facts to consider before Buying a Property to Rent

27
Aug
2013

Buying property to rent is not an investment prospect that should be entered into blindly. There are many risks and pitfalls. Here are 10 facts to consider before you entertain this idea as an investment opportunity.

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Your Guide to Buying Property

26
Aug
2013

When you are in the process of buying property it is advisable to know exactly what you need in the property.

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10 Reasons to rather Buy a Property than to Rent

23
Aug
2013

There are more benefits to owning a property rather than renting a property.

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Your Home Loan and Application – One or Multiple Applications

27
Nov
2012

Banks in South Africa ensure that the interest rates on home loans are as competitive as possible – while there is a limit to how low they can ‘discount’ interest rate offerings. For home buyers ‘shopping’ around for the best available home loan product it does pay to remember this when considering where to apply for financing for your home.

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Going Green and Buying Smart

21
Nov
2012

Eskom has recently applied to administer a tariff increase of 16% annually for the next five years, an increase that will overtake most South Africans’ wage increases. The increased electricity cost will also send the prices of food and other living expenses soaring – making it increasingly important for those buying orrenting property to reprioritize the features they require in a home.

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Making Your Property Transfer Seamless

09
Nov
2012

The process of transferring property can be both onerous and costly, and many sellers – and buyers – are ill-prepared for this vast amount of paperwork. It is thus vitally important that before you sign that sales agreement you are aware of how the transfer process works as well as the implications this will have on your budget.

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Western Cape Property Top Performer

16
Oct
2012

The Western Cape average house price growth has, since the first quarter statistics reports, shown the most significant growth since the bottom fell out of the property market in 2007. Already in the first quarter of 2012 the property prices in the Western Cape showed an increase – year-on-year – of 8.2%, ahead of all other South African provinces.

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