Martiné Vermeulen agent profile

Martiné Vermeulen

FIO Real Estate / Candidate Property Practitioner

More about Martiné

Martiné Vermeulen entered the real estate field as Candidate Property Practitioner in 2023. As a dedicated and passionate law student, she is actively seeking new opportunities as a real estate agent. Known for her hardworking nature and excellence, Martiné coordinates her rigorous academic pursuit with love for real estate and an active lifestyle, believing in the importance of work-life balance. While she strives to integrate her professional ambition with personal well-being specialising in residential rental and sales, Martiné endeavors to give her clients the best experience during the entire journey - from listing, through servicing the process to rental/sale or purchase of property.

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

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.