Lara Tzamtzis agent profile

Lara Tzamtzis

You Realty / Candidate Property Practitioner

More about Lara

Born into the real estate industry, I have spent the past 25 years managing a registered property valuation firm that undertakes valuations for financial institutions, developers, auditors and private individuals, along with appraisals for deceased estate purposes (as appointed by the Department of Justice). With extensive knowledge of the property market in the Western Cape, the past and emerging trends in residential, commercial and agricultural sectors, and the insider insight on Bank’s lending criteria, their property risk criteria and their internal processes. I have a ‘born passion’ for both real estate as an immovable and the people that make it tick. Not only do I bring my own personal wealth of knowledge to the team at You.Realty, but can offer my client’s the wealth of knowledge, insights and professional service that a Registered Professional Valuer brings, by having a qualified Valuer on my team. Allow me to guide you on your real estate journey, with enthusiasm, passion and expertise.

Estate Agent Property News Articles

Legal

The legal steps to selling a property in South Africa

30 Aug 2024

Selling a property in South Africa can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor, whether you're aiming to capitalize on your investment or seeking to finance the purchase of a new home. However, understanding the legal steps involved is crucial to ensure everything runs smoothly. Failing to comply with the necessary legalities can lead to costly delays, disputes, and complications.

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

How to buy a home in a tight market

13 Sep 2024

Buying a home in any market can feel daunting, however, it can become even more nerve-wracking when the market is tight and you need to make decisions quicker than you would have if it wasn’t. So how do you approach a tight market as a buyer? What do you need to do to secure your dream home?

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.