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Semigrants reconsider Cape Town move as Joburg's property market gains interest
With property prices rising and logistical challenges in the Western Cape, many South Africans are thinking about returning to Johannesburg, where the housing market is more accessible and job opportunities are plentiful.
Semigrants rethink Cape Town move as Johannesburg property market attracts attention
Amid rising property costs and infrastructure challenges in Cape Town, a growing number of semigrants are reconsidering their moves and eyeing Johannesburg's budding property market.
How a VAT hike could affect consumer spending and Property markets
Real estate often acts as a hedge against inflation, as property prices have the potential to rise.
Potential increase in VAT could negatively impact property owners
The proposed change in VAT will shake up the property market significantly.
eThekwini Municipality allocates R1. 5 million for office renovations
eThekwini Municipality has approved a R1. 5 million budget for essential renovations to enhance the professional image of municipal offices and improve service delivery.
Cape Town’s next property millionaires could come from here
Small-scale developers are helping solve the impending housing crisis one brick at a time
What is a micro development?
Estimated to be a multi-billion rand sector, the developments are providing much-needed accommodation for the Gap market.
Soweto is experiencing a property boom as values double, but still a first buyers’ bonanza
Soweto’s economy is thriving, and citizens enjoy a high standard of living. People continue to buy in this area for a variety of reasons, including affordability and family ties, but it is also a contemporary community with public and private schools.
How to become a property investor in 2024
Even if you do not yet own a home, your first brick-and-mortar purchase can be with the primary intention of making money by renting it out and not for use as your primary residence.
If you can’t buy a home on your own, go ‘halvies’ with someone – here’s how
Buying a property with a partner, friend, or family member can be a good way to take your first step on the property ladder.
Why buying a property in a trust may be a good idea for your family
If you are looking to buy a home that you would like to leave behind to an heir, establishing a trust is worth considering.
3 ways ordinary South Africans can become property investors – and now
Buy-to-let property investment offers two lucrative avenues for maximising returns – short-term lets to tourists and longer-term lets to students and young people.
7 ways landlords can attract, keep good tenants who pay their rent
Instead of unilaterally implementing rental increases, landlords should focus on attracting and retaining quality tenants by doing whatever they can to increase the desirability of their rental properties.
Non-paying tenants: Landlords have rights too
And these include being paid rent in full and on time.
Save millions on your home loan as interest rate drops
Reducing your outstanding balance and cutting down your repayment term will leave you with money to buy an investment property, save for retirement, or upgrade your home.
KZN has highest number of ‘squatting’ tenants
Those who pay rent of R3,000 and less per month are struggling the most to pay.
If you work from home, here’s how to claim a tax refund
Landlords can also lower their taxable income by making certain deductions of non-capital expenses.
Home office workers can claim tax refunds – here’s how
Landlords can also lower their taxable income by making certain deductions of non-capital expenses.
Cape Town rentals are hot property as tenants compete for homes
The Mother City has the most expensive average property purchase price, yet demand for rental homes here has resulted in the Western Cape seeing the highest volume of buy-to-let home loan applications.
Tenant evictions: Everything landlords need to know
An attorney answers key questions for landlords who need to evict tenants.
More South Africans buying rental homes to make money
The Western Cape leads the surge in home loan applications for buy-to-let properties, with the Free State and northern regions of Pretoria and North West province also seeing strong demand.
Rental portfolio’s remain stable in Western Cape
The rise and fall of dynamics in the property industry may start coming to an end as the interest rate begins to stabilise.
Rental market boom as homeowners forced to sell
Tough financial situations are leaving many homeowners, and aspiring owners, with little option but to rent.
‘The more you learn, the more you earn’ – young property investor’s inspiring journey
“Two years of bond repayments are done, and there are 18 more to go. When I get to my mid-40s, they will all be paid off. ”
Landlords should think twice before increasing rents
Tenants are under financial pressure and landlords will have to be sensitive about the rents they charge if they do not want their properties to remain vacant.