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Are you thinking of selling your home during the December holidays? While the festive season brings unique challenges—like buyers being on vacation or companies closing—you can still turn this into an opportunity. With careful planning and the right strategies, you can attract motivated buyers looking to close before the new year.

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.

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?