Lavani Ramanand agent profile

Lavani Ramanand

LuxLiv Property Group / Candidate Property Practitioner

Credentials

Registered with the PPRA, FFC

More about Lavani

With a genuine passion for helping you find your dream home, I'm committed to prioritizing your needs and fostering trust-based, lasting relationships. Starting as a relocation consultant, I've honed my ability to understand the unique requirements of those seeking a new place to call home. My background in interior decorating allows me to help you visualize and personalize your new space. Bringing negotiation skills from my buying experience, I'm dedicated to securing the best terms for you. Your satisfaction is my unwavering commitment, and I'll work tirelessly to ensure a smooth, successful, and rewarding real estate journey. Working with me means partnering with someone who genuinely cares about your happiness and your future home. Let's embark on this journey together, and I'm excited to help you find the perfect home that meets all your expectations and aspirations. I specialise in the suburbs of the parks. Parkhurst, Parktown,Parkview , Craighall park , Rosebank and Hyde Park.

Estate Agent Property News Articles

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.

Market & Opinion

Should you buy a new home before selling your existing one?

21 Oct 2024

When homeowners decide to sell their property, one important question arises: should you buy a new home before selling your current one, or sell first and then buy? This decision depends on various factors, such as whether you’re moving locally or to another province or country, whether you have children in school, and the need for a deposit.

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

South Africa’s property market: A balancing act between recovery and affordability

18 Nov 2024

The South African property market is entering a new chapter, characterized by cautious optimism and subtle shifts in activity. Despite encouraging signs of renewed interest, house prices remain relatively stagnant, leaving buyers, sellers, and industry professionals wondering: What’s next for the property market?