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WACKY AND WONDERFUL PROPERTY STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

China’s ‘horizantal skyscraper’ nears completion The highly anticipated Raffles City Chongqing complex in China is nearing completion. The $3.8 bilion megastructure, which consists of eight towers and a gigantic connecting skybridge – the so-called ‘horizontal skyscraper’ – measures a massive 1.12 million square metres. The 250m long skybridge is said to be the world’s highest […]

ESTATE AGENTS: WHAT ARE YOU PAYING FOR?

ESTATE AGENTS: WHAT ARE YOU PAYING FOR?

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 […]

THAT’S NOT A PAINTING, IT’S A REAL VIEW

THAT’S NOT A PAINTING, IT’S A REAL VIEW

Nature takes centre stage in this designer home Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better, said Albert Einstein. A newly-completed designer home in the luxurious Ruyteplaats Mountain Estate in Hout Bay is your opportunity to do just this. With its organic design, the double-volume home in Constant Close that is being […]

Property Showcase

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. It […]

CELEBRATE BEING YOUNG!

CELEBRATE BEING YOUNG!

IQ BROOKLYN “I would pull on my jeans over my pyjamas, grab a bacon sandwich for breakfast and arrive at my lecture at 8.59am, clutching pen, paper and the crumbled remains of the aforementioned bacon roll. By third year, my mornings resemble some kind of cereal advert. Portioning roasted vegetable couscous into a Tupperware pot, […]

GLASS, WOOD, MARBLE AND SEA

A design inspiration in harmony with nature This exquisite residence caught the attention of our favourite décor commentator, Marcia Margolius from Marcia Loves It and we can see why. Situated in a soulful forest at the KwaZulu-Natal seaside, the Zimbali Coastal Resort property, near Ballito, currently on the market through Pam Golding Properties for R70 million, is a design-inspiration. […]

HOW TO DE-RISK THE PROCESS OF SELLING YOUR HOME

Managing an asset in the new era of real estate Marketing and real estate expert, Anthony Stroebel, Head of Strategy, The Pam Golding Property Group, discusses the modern agent in the new era of real estate. “The agent in the modern age has to provide real value, wisdom and consultation. It’s not about marketing, it’s […]

3 Good Rules for 1st Time Home Buyers

THREE GOOD RULES FOR 1ST TIME HOME BUYERS

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 […]

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NO QUICK FIX FOR SA’S BUDGET, BUT THERE’S SOME HOPE

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 […]

WHY YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT TAKING YOUR HOME OFF THE GRID

WHY YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT TAKING YOUR HOME OFF THE GRID

No cost, low cost, invest to save – we look at all types of interventions. The idea that the sustainability of our planet begins at home is evident as homeowners across the world are investing in off-the-grid technology – and in South Africa where utility costs continue to rise, decreasing the carbon footprint of our […]