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How to buy a home in a tight market
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?
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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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Should you buy a new home before selling your existing one?
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.
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Rental growth surges in Q2 2024
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.
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