General sales enquiries back to pre-lockdown levels and transactions continuing in the virtual space. While South Africa still has some way to go before most lockdown regulations are lifted, encouragingly, as far as the residential property market is concerned, we are continuing to see some activity, with general sales enquiries back to pre-lockdown levels and […]
Sellers and buyers of property welcome reopening of Deeds Offices News that the various Deeds Offices around the country are permitted to open soon is very positive news for homeowners whose concluded property sales can now be processed and proceeds received – especially distressed sellers who, in the prevailing economic recession remain indebted and under […]
Working from home during lockdown? Make the most of your work space with these small changes 1. Claim your space Make sure you have a dedicated place in your home where you can work with minimal disruptions. It’s important to create a boundary between your workspace, and the rest of the home. This is especially […]
Companions, air purifiers, mood enhancers and pantry staples – household plants can be all of these, and more. eing in lockdown means that you now have ample time to flex your green fingers and beautify your living space. Not only do plants recreate a sense of being in nature, but research shows that they can […]
Property is traditionally viewed as a safe investment option in the medium to long term even during times of economic uncertainty We are living in challenging times. A global pandemic has placed our ailing economy under considerable additional pressure at a time when consumers are already dealing with rising utility costs, loadshedding and water shortages […]
The demand for long-term and financially viable alternative generation has become more prevalent than ever before With load shedding and constant electricity tariff hikes being synonymous with the South African energy landscape, the demand for long-term and financially viable alternative generation has become more prevalent – now more than ever before. In the past, high […]
Investing in property is still seen to be one of the safest long- term investments known to people. Some investors may want to buy a property and find tenants to rent it out straight away while others may want to live in the property while they renovate it. Making the right choices is critical to […]
Against the backdrop of the unprecedented times we find ourselves in, today’s (19 March 2020) decision by the Monetary Policy Committee to reduce the repo rate by 100bps is a critical step towards financial survival, as consumers and our economy navigate unchartered territory and unexpected new challenges as a result of the onset of the […]
Lower transfer duty threshold a welcome move says, Dr. Andrew Golding Apart from the tax reprieve announced by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni in the National Budget, with no major tax increases and even personal income tax relief across the board, with the bulk going to taxpayers earning less than R500 000 a year, good news […]
More than 40% of South Africa’s wealthiest individuals live in over 8 600 estate developments scattered across the country, according to a report released by New World Wealth (NWW) late last year. The report, which ranks local estates according to a variety of metrics – including location, design, security and amenities, named Val de Vie […]