Home buyers from all walks of life are drawn to Centurion’s newest and established suburbs of Amberfield and Raslouw respectively because of their accessible property prices and value for money homes. Amberfield, which is still a fairly new suburb in Centurion, is very popular with buyers, particularly first-time purchasers, young professionals and families with entry level prices of around R800 000 for […]
With 10 of Cape Town’s beaches being awarded Blue Flag status this year, there’s no denying that the Mother City boasts some of the most pristine beaches in the world. The V&A Waterfront marina has also been accredited with Blue Flag status, underlining why luxury properties in this area are so sought after. With 10 of Cape Town’s beaches being awarded Blue […]
With the rand regaining some ground and inflation surprising on the downside this week, existing and aspirant home buyers will be relieved at the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision today (20 September 2018) not to increase the repo rate, says Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group. “However, although the MPC […]
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 […]
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 […]
Win an upmarket apartment at The Trilogy Collection… and drive off in a luxury car Fasten your seat belts for the launch of the final phase of the Trilogy Collection at Menlyn Maine, the upmarket multiple-storey residential tower development that has changed the skyline of Pretoria East. Pam Golding Properties will host 700 VIP guests […]
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 […]
90% of this stunning new sectional title hotel has been sold out! Overlooking Ashlea Gardens and just off the highway, The Regency Apartment Hotel in Menlyn is located within the city’s newly developed business and entertainment zone. Where in Pretoria can you find another residential development that caters for every whim? This is a very […]