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Positive outlook for South African property in 2019
11 Jan 2019
"South Africa's residential market is in for an interesting time in 2019, but our predictions for the year are all positive."
FICA Amendment Act will further complicate property transactions
13 Dec 2018
The imminent FICA Amendment Act adds new layers to an already onerous transaction, say agents.
The economy is ending the year on a more positive note
12 Dec 2018
News that South Africa's GDP increased by 2.2% in Q3, with fuel prices considerably reduced and the end of the technical recession.
Help! My tenant hasn't paid rent
05 Dec 2018
If a landlord finds themselves in a situation where the tenant hasn't paid their rent on time, it's best to take action as soon as possible.
Is the interest rate going up this week?
21 Nov 2018
Economists from Firstrand expect the interest rate to increase by 25 basis points this week. Find out the implications for the property market if this happens.
5 Buying Secrets from Property Investors
02 Nov 2018
When starting out as a property investor a lack of knowledge can lead to costly mistakes.
What happens when a lease is cancelled early
24 Oct 2018
Landlords and tenants need to be aware of their responsibilities when there is an early termination of a lease agreement.
R2bn being invested in Johannesburg's inner city
17 Oct 2018
Divercity Urban Property Fund is investing R2 billion in Johannesburg as part of its strategy to create thriving mixed-use inner-city precincts.
How to manage your home loan through rising interest rates
03 Oct 2018
Interest on your home loan is calculated daily on the outstanding balance. If you were to deposit a lump sum of money into your home loan account.
6 top investment strategies used by property investors
25 Sep 2018
Buy-to-let is not the only method of investing in property in South Africa. Here are other some other strategies that an investor can apply.