More advice for a buyer’s market Is it a buyer’s property market? Notwithstanding certain nodes that continue to flourish because they meet a certain set of criteria, yes, it is a buyer’s market in South Africa, a time that attracts the attention of astute investors. The challenge is that many mainstream retail banks aren’t […]
South Africa’s housing market continues to show resilience despite the technical economic recession. Certain nodes will continue to flourish because they offer a particular set of circumstances for which there is ongoing demand. – Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group Notwithstanding the fact that South Africa’s economy is technically in a […]
Advice for buying and selling now Whether technically there is a recession or not – defined as two consecutive quarters of negative quarter-on-quarter growth – the reality is that the economy is subdued. Growth has fallen well short of heightened expectations which began with the change in the leadership of the country at the beginning […]
People often ask what the difference is between a homeowners’ association (HOA) and a Body Corporate – or if they are similar. Auren Freitas Dos Santos, legal and compliance officer and property manager for Pam Golding Property Management Services explain: “An HOA and a Body Corporate are certainly not the same. A Body Corporate is […]
The ultra-wealthy, it seems, are willing to pay extra for a new home that has been stripped to its bare concrete bones. Among the super-rich, there is little appetite for off-the-rack décor, with homeowners preferring to put their own stamp on a home via uber-customisation. No matter how high-end the kitchen and bathroom, many wealthy […]
Outstanding photography that accurately represents your home is the second reason a buyer calls your agent. The first reason is an accurate market-related price, say the experts. It seems obvious that your property’s images, which are likely to show up on the internet next to many others in your price range and area, are […]
Years of experience underpin the Pam Golding offer to purchase, which aims to serve both the buyer and seller. It prompts both parties to deal with all the terms, which ensures all issues are covered and there is less room for dispute at a later stage. Every agreement is unique and challenges can arise […]
Exclusive Mandates, a misunderstood concept Whether it’s an Exclusive Mandate or a Sole Mandate, this is certainly one of the most misunderstood concepts in the process of selling a property. In an effort to uncover some of the myths and truths around this – and other controversial dialogue that inevitably takes place between a seller and a […]
This prestigious estate has become a preferred address for many homeowners looking for a secure and tranquil ambiance. “Many homeowners enroll their children in Cornwall Hill College, which is recognised as one of the top IEB schools in South Africa. “In addition, the excellent management of this estate ensures that it protects the investment made […]
Pricing, now more than anytime over the past decade, is critical to successfully selling or renting your property. According to the experts, accurately positioning your property’s value from the get-go, is the best advice you’ll receive for the current market. The reality is that ignoring market trends right now will result in the property […]