Consumer shift from renting to owning may have reached a climax
The latest FNB Property Barometer suggests the local ‘renting vs buying a home’ trend may have peaked in South Africa. Our general manager of property
Property investing pick for September
In this new series we will put our property experts to the test. Based on reader information, they will recommend the ideal investment opportunity from
Rental market begins to stabilise
. Rental market begins to stabilise The national rental growth rate remains stable for now, despite being under pressure through the first quarter of 2021.
Nominal value of residential building plans almost double
Nominal value of residential building plans almost double The value of recorded residential building plans passed increased by 91.2% during January to June 2021
Real estate investing picks for July – Greenlee and Kierland Skye
Real estate investing picks for July – Greenlee and Kierland Skye In this new series we will put our property investment experts to the
Repo rate bullish for property investors
Unchanged repo rate bullish news for property investors Yesterday, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) decided to keep the repo rate at 3.5% and
Rise to the top
. Blue Rise Village is the best buy-to-let property investment opportunity offered by IGrow in Cape Town according to Jacques Fouché, the group’s CEO and
Buy-to-let property investing for beginners
Buy-to-let property investing for beginners One general misconception is that property investing is only for a select few. At IGrow, we make buy-to-let property investing
ACCOMMODATION IN FRANSCHHOEK
L’ermitage Franschhoek Chateau & Villas is a highly recommended Franschhoek hotel providing accommodation for tourists visiting the Cape Winelands region. ABOUT L’ERMITAGE FRANSCHHOEK CHATEAU & VILLAS On
Young buyers are spending more on homes
Consumers in the upper income groups may be scaling down and buying less expensive homes, but those in the lower income groups continue to pay
Landlords: 8 compromises to get and keep good tenants
No landlord wants to end up with a vacant property. Seeff offers advice to landlords on how to get – and keep – a good tenant. It
How to deal with difficult neighbours without calling the cops
You’re deep in the middle of a dream where your celebrity crush is about to hand you a cheque for $100 million. As the tips
Cape Town’s property market one of the most stable in South Africa
Amidst the tumultuous environment of the property market over the last several years in South Africa, Cape Town has not only remained stable in house
‘Ramaphoria’ and its effect on the property market
The ‘feel-good’ factor that spread across the country after Cyril Ramaphosa took over the reins has had many positive spin-offs. But, has it affected the
Upgrading to a bigger or better home: Is it a good financial decision?
The thing about the property ladder is that at some point in our lives we all have reason to want to climb a rung or
Western Cape Water Crisis and the Property Market
Lightstone Investigates the Real Estate Market in the Western Cape in the Last Five Years Reports of the devastating drought in the Western Cape has
Buying property together: how couples can avoid conflict
Conflict can arise when partners have different ideas about what they want in a home. Here’s how to find common ground. Buying a house is usually a