Over 80% of homes priced below R1.5 million sold in Gauteng

Over 80% of homes priced below R1.5 million sold in Gauteng

Gauteng remains South Africa’s largest housing market. As the country’s economic powerhouse, the region continues to be a sought after location for many buying properties. Gauteng remains South Africa’s largest housing market, with just over a third of the nation’s total housing stock. As the country’s economic powerhouse, the region continues to be a sought after […]

GDP - YEAR ENDING ON A MORE POSITIVE NOTE

Year Ending on a more Positive note, says Dr Andrew Golding

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 […]

SHOULD YOU PAY OFF YOUR BOND – OR INVEST?

Should you Pay off your Bond – or Invest?

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 […]

Easy to see why Mauritius is a Magnet for South African Property Investors

Where investment and lifestyle meet Conveniently accessible via short, direct flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, the idyllic tropical island of Mauritius is proving irresistible as a destination of choice for South African property investors seeking to diversify their investment portfolios as well as buyers looking to acquire residency for themselves or their immediate family. Coupled […]

USEFUL ADVICE FOR BUYING A HOLIDAY HOME

Useful Advice for Buying a Holiday Home

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 […]

Property Showcase Pam Golding

Property Showcase

Be sure to visit one of our Property Showcase Weekends.   Finding your dream home doesn’t happen in a day…well not always. But by taking advantage of our Property Showcase you can benefit from a lot of precious time saved. Our Showcase allows you to view multiple properties, in one area, on a single weekend. […]

EASY TO SEE WHY MAURITIUS IS A MAGNET FOR SOUTH AFRICAN PROPERTY INVESTORS

Mauritius is a magnet for South African property buyers

Conveniently accessible via short, direct flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, the idyllic tropical island of Mauritius is proving irresistible as a destination of choice for South African property investors seeking to diversify their investment portfolios as well as buyers looking to acquire residency for themselves or their immediate family.   Coupled with this, […]

Monetary Policy Committee Make a Tough Call

Monetary Policy Committee Make a Tough Call

For homeowners with mortgages and credit debt, as well as aspirant home buyers, the news of a 25bps increase was not what they wanted to hear – Andrew Golding comments.   While many market commentators would probably have liked to be a fly on the wall during the Monetary Policy Committee’s earnest deliberations this week, […]

Bosmans Club

Stellenbosch’s hottest new address: Bosmans Crossing

There’s a new, trendy kid on the block in Stellenbosch offering vibrant, dynamic professionals a unique lifestyle in the heart of the Winelands and its emerging spirits region.   Bosmans Crossing precinct, located just behind the renowned Oude Libertas Theatre, is rapidly becoming one of Stellenbosch’s most cosmopolitan and trendy hubs. People looking to live […]

THE FUNDAMENTAL SHIFT IN SOUTH AFRICA’S PROPERTY MARKET

The Fundamental Shift in South Africa’s Property Market

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 […]