The stresses of work, city living and simply the ongoing ‘daily grind’ see many people looking to realise their dream of owning a holiday home where they can kick back and unwind with family and friends on weekends or longer getaways – or ultimately, even relocate. According to FNB, house prices in towns typically […]
New players take centre stage It seems that the current property landscape, characterised by some dramatic highs and lows, depending on where you are situated, is as complex as the country’s existing socio-political status. Complexity aside, listening to Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property Group address the media last week, a […]
Pam Golding Properties has confirmed a short-term let of R540 000 for one of their listed high-end homes. Holiday rental activity is gaining momentum along the Atlantic Seaboard, particularly in Camps Bay and surrounds. Pam Golding Properties has confirmed a short-term let of R540 000 for one of their listed high-end homes. “The relaxing of water restrictions following the […]
Business is booming, and it is not just happening in the traditional central business district of Cape Town’s city centre. Business is booming, and it is not just happening in the traditional central business district of Cape Town’s city centre. It can be seen in the emerging economic nodes of Claremont, Tygervalley Waterfront and Century […]
Why real estate service is not ‘much of a muchness’ In a world of digitisation, technological service is on offer in almost every industry. The question is, to what extent is there a digital disruption in South Africa’s residential property space – and how does this change the buying, selling and renting of most people’s […]
Medium Term Budget Policy Statement seeks to inspire investor and market confidence in South Africa. “From a housing perspective, extremely welcome is the announcement of R1 billion in housing subsidies to help low to middle income households gain access to affordable home loans, to enable them to acquire their own homes and achieve security […]
Nothing beats that local feeling… There cannot be a better introduction to provide you with an update on the last 9 months. FROM THE REGIONAL EXECUTIVE, RETHA SCHUTTE I have no doubt that 2018 will always stand out in my mind and career as a fabulously memorable year: The Pretoria Metro gains its rightful place […]
Golden Visa Programme continues to attract South African property investors It seems South Africans are right on trend when it comes to selecting an international investment destination for residential property. And while there is growing interest from affluent investors to externalise their wealth, foreign citizenship through residential investment programmes, like Portugal’s Golden Visa, are still […]
What to do when your bond is crippling you The reality in today’s economic environment, where affordability is currently under pressure, is that financially distressed property owners are everywhere. These are owners who may find that their outstanding bond is actually higher than the value of their property, their rates may be too far gone […]
For those who believe in the merits of property investment and wish to grow their portfolio, perhaps the most critical hurdle to overcome will be sourcing suitable property finance. Many of the of the mainstream retail banks aren’t as eager to finance investment properties as primary residences, says Gareth Bailey, Pam Golding Properties area principal for […]