Tony Pillay agent profile

Tony Pillay

Credentials

Schooled at Glenover Secondry Dale Carnegie Leadership Training Graduate School Of Marketing (GSM) EAAB Manager at Harcourts Gateway

More about Tony

Tony Pillay comes from a financial background and has the expertise in running his own business and managing real estate franchises. He has been in the real estate business for over 20 years which has made Tony very passionate in his craft of commercial, industrial sales and letting. He is currently managing Trafalgar’s diversified property portfolio in the Durban and surrounding areas

Estate Agent Property News Articles

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?

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.

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

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.