Louise Joubert - Property Practitioner agent profile

Louise Joubert - Property Practitioner

More about Louise

The biggest award in live for me, is making people happy. The smile and excitement speak for itself when a customer finds their dream home. Selling houses is a challenging industry. This suits my personality since I love any challenge - the bigger, the better! I have beaten cancer 21 years ago and that drives me to do my uttermost best in life. I have a very optimistic view of life and believe anything is possible. Dream it, achieve it and believe it. I am positive, task driven and a go better. Teamwork is what makes Mikaya strong and very successful. We as agents have the same goals, vision and pride in services to our customers. I am committed to ensure that my customers find their dream home or assist in selling their property. Customer satisfaction is my first priority with attention to detail ensuring my customers get the value I add! A happy customer is a loyal customer. Our customers become our family and family is forever.

Estate Agent Property News Articles

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.

Legal

What every buyer should know before signing an Offer to Purchase

09 Sep 2024

An Offer to Purchase (OTP) is a legally binding agreement between a buyer and a seller in a property transaction. Once both parties sign the OTP, it finalizes the terms of sale, including the purchase price, property description, and any special conditions. Buyers can withdraw under certain conditions, but doing so without meeting the terms may lead to penalties. It’s crucial for both buyers and sellers to review the document carefully before signing to avoid legal and financial 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.