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Residential property market wake-up call in six charts
23 Sep 2023
Average home loan amount drops for the first time since 2009. Eight out of 10 sellers have had to lower their asking price.
Have you updated your insurance to cover your solar and inverter installations?
25 Aug 2023
Some insurers have developed solar specific policies and others have put out advisory notes on what they require in order for them to settle claims.
South African Reserve Bank Remains Vigilant in the Ongoing Battle Against Inflation
28 Jul 2023
The Reserve Bank of South Africa has made it clear that the fight against inflation is far from over
Understanding Attorney's Bond Cancellation Fees When Selling a Property
27 May 2023
Sellers should be aware of the attorney's bond cancellation fees they may incur when selling a property.
Repo Rate Hike Impact on Property Market: Adjustments and Shifting Trends
27 May 2023
The repo rate has been raised by another 50 basis points, resulting in a new repo rate of 8.25% and a base home loan rate of 11.75%.
First-Time Buyers: 9 things to consider after you have moved-in
29 Apr 2023
Buying your first home; most advice focuses on saving for a deposit & navigating the purchase process, but little is said about what happens after you move in.
Changes to Gas Compliance Certificates
29 Apr 2023
Due to an increase in certification-related fraud SAQCC Gas have made a number of changes.
INTEREST RATE INCREASE
02 Apr 2023
The central bank of South Africa announced a 50 basis points hike in interest rates.
Lightstone forecasts a buyer's market in 2023
25 Mar 2023
The South African residential property market in 2023 is expected to be a buyer's market, as house price inflation is likely to be below inflation.
RESERVE BANK HIKES IT AGAIN
28 Jan 2023
The Reserve Bank announced yet a further increase in the lending rate by 25 basis points.