IQ BROOKLYN “I would pull on my jeans over my pyjamas, grab a bacon sandwich for breakfast and arrive at my lecture at 8.59am, clutching pen, paper and the crumbled remains of the aforementioned bacon roll. By third year, my mornings resemble some kind of cereal advert. Portioning roasted vegetable couscous into a Tupperware pot, […]
Buy the best priced contemporary property in the right location! Do not pay transfer and bond registration costs! Get excellent financial help! This is good news for first-time home buyers. Fairly priced, Hereford located in the upmarket suburb of Irene, presents an opportunity to take your first step on the road to be a property […]
Dr Andrew Golding comments In what was arguably one of the most closely watched National Budget speeches in recent years, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni outlined Government’s plan to boost growth, increase tax collection and reduce debt, with strong attention paid to Eskom and SOEs. A clear thread running through the Budget Speech was a need […]
No cost, low cost, invest to save – we look at all types of interventions. The idea that the sustainability of our planet begins at home is evident as homeowners across the world are investing in off-the-grid technology – and in South Africa where utility costs continue to rise, decreasing the carbon footprint of our […]
Check that you have your original Title Deeds before 25 February 2019 While this has probably remained below the radar for many home owners, amendments to Regulation 68 47/1937 of the Deeds Registries Act which were published in January this year (2019) means that there’s a longer, more onerous – and no doubt costlier route […]
Established 26 years ago, Silver Lakes Golf and Wildlife Estate, emerged as one of the top performing suburbs in Pretoria, according to Lightstone data. Not only was Silver Lakes the first development of its kind, it was also the first golf and residential estate in the new Pretoria East. Today, there are nine estates in […]
How to save time and search for a home within your affordability A foothold on the property ladder is still perceived as one of the most sound approaches to wealth creation. In only 03:32 minutes, Bradd Bendall, GM-Operations of Pam Golding Properties, offers insight into the current lending mood and criteria of banks. Find out […]
Roundabout Brooklyn not only offers luxury, comfort and convenient lifestyle for you but for your pet too. Those with pets, who have always wanted a home that will provide more than bricks and mortar should look no further than Roundabout Brooklyn in New Muckleneuk Pretoria. The new development, which has already sparked interest from pet […]
How to make the most of current market conditions As properties are currently staying on the market longer, all across the world, competitive situations between suburbs and homes are on the rise. Sellers are feeling downward pressure on house prices – it’s what is called a buyer’s market. This is not necessarily a negative for […]
Traditionally, property has been viewed as an inflation hedge – an asset which provides protection against rising prices. However, in the decade since the global financial crisis, property has increasingly been viewed as a safe haven – an asset which allows an investor to safely store their wealth during times of market turbulence. This has […]