Rate increases by 25 basis points

19 November 2015
Remaining on its rate-hiking phase, the Reverse Bank has once again announced at today’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting that the interest rates would increase by a further 25 basis points....
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Show days - Are they worthwhile?

12 November 2015
With nine out ten property shoppers looking for homes online, many real estate professionals have steered away from having traditional open show days, says Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO...
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Reducing stress during property buying

12 November 2015
While an exciting chapter in one’s life, buying a home can also be one of life’s most stressful times, says Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of South Africa. “E...
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Budgeting tips to help save for a deposit

10 November 2015
There are several benefits for homebuyers who can put down a deposit when they purchase a property, says Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa. “Not only are...
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Getting the best home for your money

03 November 2015
For a buyer to truly understand whether or not they are getting the best home for their money, they need to understand the factors that contribute to a property’s worth, bearing in mind that...
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Are you ready to own a home?

02 November 2015
Although homeownership is a goal for many South African consumers, if a person purchases a home before they are ready to do so, it could be a big mistake that ends up costing them dearly, says Adri...
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How do interest rates affect the property market?

29 October 2015
The South African Reserve Bank has warned that they are currently in a hiking phase and consumers can expect the interest rate to increase in the near future. Why is this important for the South Af...
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External factors that impact on property sales

26 October 2015
There are few investments that can have as much of an impact on a person’s financial well-being as purchasing a property. Not only can it affect the buyer’s current financial standing,...
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Steps to building wealth through real estate

20 October 2015
Real estate investment can provide a cornerstone on which an investor can build their wealth, provided of course that the prime principles of property purchasing are adhered to, says Adrian Goslett...
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Older property purchasers continue to have greater buying power

15 October 2015
Interesting buying trends have emerged over the last three months, showing that the number of first time buyer home loan applications seems to be tapering off, while older buyers are spending more,...
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