Myrtle van der Vyver agent profile

Myrtle van der Vyver

More about Myrtle

When it comes to customer satisfaction, you will be amazed!! Bringing vast experience from the banking industry over a period of 35 years of which the last 10 years in the Private banking division of ABSA and financing fields, clients can be assured of the best advice. Myrtle completed her NQF6. I joined the property industry during 2021, understanding the frustration to find the perfect property to call home. Myrtle holds herself to high standards of ethics and customer service. She fully understands that buying or selling property is a major step in people's lives, and she commits her experience and expertise to helping both buyers and sellers get the best possible deal. Her main objective is to help homeowners get the best price for their properties, while assisting buyers in securing the homes of their dreams.

Estate Agent Property News Articles

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

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

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.