Blog posts filed under Forecasts

To Rent or To Buy - That is the Question

03
Sep
2012

The debate – whether it is more financially sensible to rent or buy a house – is an ongoing one. South Africa’s current economic condition has created a doorway for many new buyers to enter the property market. Those that could not previously afford to buy property because of the higher listing prices are

...read more

Buyers Market Set to Continue

22
Aug
2012

Following the global financial crisis in the first quarter of 2008, South Africa’s property market appeared to grind to a halt following its massive boom in the years from 2000 to 2006. Then, in 2010, the market experienced a brief upsurge as the country hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but slowed down again in

...read more

SOUTH AFRICAN INTEREST RATES CUT BY MONETARY POLICY COMMITTEE (MPC) IN FEBRUARY 2009

05
Feb
2009

The Monetary Policy Committee cut the  Repo Rate of South Africa by 100 basis points! This brings the repo rate to 10.5% and the prime lending rate to 14% ...read more

MONETARY POLICY COMMITTEE (MPC) INTEREST RATE DECISION FEB 09

05
Feb
2009

The South African Monetary Policy (MPC) will make its decision on the new interest rate for February 2008 known soon. Will it fall by 0.5% or even more?

...read more

WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN TO PROPERTY IN 2009?

15
Dec
2008

What will happen in the property market in South Africa now it seems interest rates are making a turn for the better again?

...read more

Compare x Properties ×