Brian Van Den Berg agent profile

Brian Van Den Berg

ZA Prop JHB South / Property Practitioner - Candidate

Credentials

Alberton

More about Brian

15 Years experience with Interior design and decor, studied classical feng shui to add to my skill set , its astounding how our environment have a subtle yet undeniable effect on us , from clutter to first impressions , if you fail to take care of your home , you cannot expect it to give you your best life, we are co creators of reality and our homes are extensions of ourselves.

Estate Agent Property News Articles

Market & Opinion

Rental growth surges in Q2 2024

03 Sep 2024

Rental growth in South Africa surged in Q2 2024, reaching its highest post-pandemic levels. The PayProp Rental Index shows year-on-year growth peaked at 5.2% in June, outpacing inflation for the first time in five years. While tenants face rising debt burdens, landlords and rental agents are seeing real-terms returns improve, signaling a potential recovery for the sector. Provinces like the Western Cape are leading the way, with rental growth hitting 11.7% – the fastest since 2017.

Market & Opinion

What to do when your home has been on the market for a while

02 May 2024

Selling a home can be a stressful and challenging process, especially when your property has been on the market for an extended period. However, there are several strategies you can employ to increase your chances of selling your home.

Market & Opinion

Navigating dual occupancy

20 Jun 2024

The rising cost of living and a shortage of affordable housing options have left many South Africans seeking alternative solutions to make homeownership more affordable. One increasingly popular trend is dual occupancy, where homeowners either rent out a portion of their property or co-own a property with a friend or family member.

Market & Opinion

Housing Affordability: How First-Time Buyers are Coping

09 Jul 2024

First-time homeownership remains a challenging goal for many South Africans, particularly the youth. Despite a brief period in 2020/21 when interest rates were cut to record lows, participation by young buyers, defined as those under 35 years old, has continued to decline steadily since 2010. This is according to insights from the latest FNB Estate Agents Survey that looks at understanding how first-time buyers are navigating a tight monetary policy environment.