Mortgage-mates find solutions to growing house prices In prime global capitals across the world, growing numbers of aspirant home buyers are finding themselves excluded from the property market as their salaries fail to keep pace with the rapid growth in house prices. While much has been written about the impact of this phenomenon on millennials […]
We love that question, says Anthony Stroebel, Pam Golding Properties A changing consumer mindset continues to place the issue of value, relative to cost, under pressure – and real estate transactions are not exempt from this scrutiny. In the modern day debate around commission, property sellers are asking, ‘what am I paying for?’ “We love […]
Selling your house in the current market? Then you need a show day It’s very easy (and quite interesting) to window shop on a property website, but, apparently, say the experts, serious buyers actually attend show days. So when a buyer strolls into your home on Sunday, forget the inconvenience of needing to tidy up […]
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 […]
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 […]
Retire happily and avoid these price-impacting pitfalls At first glance, downscaling seems synonymous with financial gain and it should be, but often, says property expert Lanice Steward of the Pam Golding Property Group, there are a few common mistakes that can easily be avoided. Here are a few tips to consider before you leap into […]
As we’ve turned the page on 2018 and entered 2019, there are three core pervasive themes that underpinned the property market last year, all of which may have significant implications for future trends. The first of these, says Carol Reynolds, Pam Golding Properties area principal for Durban Coastal, is that eco-friendly living is becoming more and more commonplace, […]
News that South Africa’s GDP increased by 2.2% in Q3, with fuel prices considerably reduced and the end of the technical recession, has ended the year (2018) on a more positive note, says Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group “This has been a tough year. A troubled global backdrop, coupled […]
We intrinsically know that paying off a bond as soon as possible is a good thing. But how does it compare with other alternatives to building a long-term nest egg? So says Gareth Bailey, Pam Golding Properties area principal for Durban Coastal, referencing an article by Hereford Group and Alexander Forbes: “The obvious and main […]