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Eastern Cape

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Buy a house while bargains last

2009/10/14

South Africans looking for property bargains in the residential market should strike while the iron is hot, according to FNB Home Loans property strategist John Loos. "It's a relatively good time to buy. Although things are turning for the better, there is a high level of financial stress selling and that is where the opportunistic buyer can cash in," said Loos, speaking to Chris Gibbons on Fin24.com's podcast AM Stock Take on Wednesday. Loos added that another reason why South Africans may want to have a look at the residential market is because the economy is at the bottom of the interest rate cycle - or very close to it. more...


 
     
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Private property sales tips

2009/10/17

Selling your private property yourself is not rocket science, but there are some guidelines to follow to ensure a successful private property sale. Selling property privately has become an accepted form of property marketing in South Africa, and there is now a body of well-established wisdom available in terms of how to best market and sell your private property. more...


Property for sale in today's market: where do I start?

2009/10/05

What if I really need to sell now? Is there any hope? The short answer is: Yes! It's a fact: the property market at the moment doesn't look good for sellers. And the forecast for the next year is pretty much more of the same. But, what if I really want or need to sell now? Is there any hope? The short answer is: Yes! You see, property prices across the board haven't fallen more than 10%. If you consider that an estate agent charges you up to 7% of the sale price, by simply cutting out the estate agent, you're already well on your way to pricing your property for today's market. more...


Buying your first home

2009/09/08

Buying your first home is an exciting yet daunting experience, but a little planning and some homework mean that the hardest part is actually choosing your dream home. Before you start search for that dream house it's a good idea to have the finance approved. Doing this up front will give you a good idea of what price range you can afford. You should also keep in mind the additional ongoing costs that you will need to allow for when owning a home, such as rates, insurance, etc. The first step will be to calculate how much money you have for the deposit. Generally speaking, banks and other financial institutions will require a cash deposit of around 10% to 25% of the value of the property. more...


Keep an eye on windows when buying

2009/09/08

"Although a seemingly peripheral consideration, windows can play a surprisingly important role when buying a home and should be carefully inspected." So says Harcourts Africa CEO Martin Schultheiss, who notes that older houses tend to have a few questionable window frames and latches in need of attention or even replacement due to weather or insect damage. "And sometimes it's even more serious than that, as windows that are out of alignment and do not shut properly can be a sign of shifting or sinking foundations." "Whatever the case, it's important for buyers to ascertain what exactly needs to be done to remedy the situation and factor the cost of this into their offer to purchase." more...


 
     

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