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How to successfully sell your home over the December holidays
Market & Opinion
How to successfully sell your home over the December holidays
12 Dec 2024
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.
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How AI is being used to scam property buyers and sellers
Technology
How AI is being used to scam property buyers and sellers
20 Nov 2024
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate has revolutionised property transactions, offering tools for better property analysis and customer engagement. However, criminals are exploiting these advancements to perpetrate sophisticated scams that can be used to target property buyers and sellers in South Africa.
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South Africa’s property market: A balancing act between recovery and affordability
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?
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The property market: slow recovery, but positive momentum
Market & Opinion
The property market: slow recovery, but positive momentum
30 Jan 2025
The South African housing market is showing some promising signs of recovery, but it's not quite smooth sailing just yet. According to the latest FNB House Price Index (HPI), house price growth remains slow, clocking in at just 0.9% in December. That’s slightly down from 1.0% in November, bringing the annual average to 0.8%—a dip from the 1.5% recorded in 2023. While this may seem underwhelming, it’s in line with expert predictions.
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