6 Nov 2023
"being prepared is half the victory" is especially pertinent when it comes to applying for a bond. Bond approval depends largely on what you can afford, so it's important to have an idea of your recommended price range based on your income and expenses before you start looking at homes to buy"..
6 Nov 2023
Upgrade your home with these quick and pocket-friendly DIY techniques. If you’re looking to spruce up your home in the new year and the budget is quite limited, don’t fret. Brights Hardware has put together a list of quick and pocket-friendly DIY home-improvement projects :)
11 May 2023
#Don't be shy to ask. The buyer and seller are welcome to ask the appointed conveyance / transfer attorney or the Agent for clarity throughout the process from signature to transfer.
1 May 2023
Recently we had the opportunity to pose some basic PROPERTY LITIGATION questions for the general "goings on" within their walls and experience, in the hopes to perhaps shed some light for those that may appreciate or be a little curious.
23 Feb 2023
From a residential property perspective, the announcement by the Minister of Finance in Wednesday’s National Budget that the brackets of the transfer duty table will be increased by 10 per cent, allowing properties below R1.1 million to avoid any transfer duty payments, is welcome news for aspirant
23 Feb 2023
Agri SA said on Wednesday they welcome the budget delivered by Minister Enoch Godongwana. It demonstrated an understanding of the particular difficulties faced by the sector with significant implications for food security. Farming
10 Aug 2022
According to Rode’s Report on the South African Property Market Q2 2022, South Africa’s property sectors are being negatively affected by increased worries of local and global economic growth amid even higher inflation and interest rates than were expected in the Rode Report for the first quarter.
12 May 2022
You are interested in how to start a hobby farm. But what separates a hobby farm from a standard farm or homestead? And what do you need to know to start a hobby farm to ensure its success?
15 Mar 2022
While it is too early to say how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will impact South Africa’s property market in the long term, analysts at FNB have warned that the sector is likely to be hit by the obvious short-term economic factors, such as higher inflation rates and interest rate hikes.
14 Feb 2022
The new Property Practitioners Act (PPA) is designed for increased support and regularisation of sales/rental /immovable property professions. Through updated processes, better clarity & new admin practice, property practitioners holding Fidelity Fund Certificates (FFC) may consider the Act improved
9 Dec 2021
A low-cost bathroom renovation can give you a clean, bright - and functional – bathroom. You will also have more money in the bank to spend on other home projects or a well-earned holiday.
25 Nov 2021
After over 30+ years specializing in farms and smallholdings, Lifestyle agricultural property, it was time to open up to the residential market. Buying or selling in the Western Cape? Call us
12 Oct 2021
The 72-hours clause entitles the seller to insist that all suspensive conditions in a buyer’s offer must be met within 72 hours of signing the offer to purchase.
30 Sep 2021
Have you ever looked at the solar panels on roofs and wondered exactly what they do, and how? Well, those hi-tech expanses of shimmering glass are actually just one component in a complex network that harnesses the sun’s renewable energy to deliver electricity to the home within. Let’s take a look
17 Sep 2021
Property transfers have been hard-hit by the depressed economy and the Covid 19 Pandemic, resulting in normal turnaround times being seriously disrupted.
2 Sep 2021
It’s time to unleash the big fun guns and get the kids away from those screens.
19 Aug 2021
The conveyancing or "transfer" process can be overwhelming for the buyer and seller. And th Admin right...??? Here's the basics and it really can be very manageable when kept simple, streamlined and communicative in the right hands...
2 Jul 2021
Superb 10HA Equestrian Smallholding up for grabs! This is what dreams are made of. Take a look at this top notch property with all the bells and whistles.
1 Jul 2021
The POPI Act protects your private info and we aim to keep you in the loop whilst adhering to policy and respecting your deets. Here's our NOTICE:
28 Apr 2021
South Africa offers some of the best small coastal towns on the African Continent for remote working and digital nomads. The popular Wifitribe for example rate Cape Town among the top locations in the world and the best on the African Continent.
20 Apr 2021
Ever since Covid-19 put everyone in South Africa into hard-lockdown at home, estate agents have been reporting a steady increase in the number of people moving away from big cities to smaller towns along the coast or in more rural settings.
7 Apr 2021
Saffron is used as a food seasoning, in natural cosmetics, natural medicine and as a dye in the textile industry. After seven years of research, including four years to perfect saffron cultivation, a Northern Cape farmer is ready to introduce it to other South African farmers.**
31 Mar 2021
A link to an article published by an on line publication called BIZCOMMUNITY.COM, and which deals with the Asbestos Abatement Regulations, is doing the rounds. The article states, amongst other things, the following: “… but asbestos is now outlawed and building owners have only 14 months to ...
26 Mar 2021
Owning property is in South Africans’ DNA, says Colin Strumpher, Sales Manager at BetterBond. We grow up, leave home, get a job, a car and then a house. We’re constantly striving to improve our circumstances. “With the interest rate currently so low, we are seeing a lot more people getting ...
12 Mar 2021
What?? A new airport even more conveniently located coming soon!? Even more reason to look at our listing area for your next home or investment. A new "Lanseria style" airport could be on the cards and this brings the Greater Philadelphia area in which we specialize into an exciting spotlight.....
12 Mar 2021
"I recently received a WhatsApp message with a startling video from an organization called IRR, setting out how South Africans could lose their property in 5 easy steps if the proposed law on expropriation was passed, and how this would irrevocably change property rights.........see more"
8 Mar 2021
As the world grapples with the uncertainty surrounding the long-term implications of Covid-19, there is a measure of agreement on one thing – the global pandemic has fast-tracked numerous trends which were already emerging prior to the crisis.
25 Feb 2021
Earlier this afternoon the Minister of Finance, Mr Tito Mboweni, delivered the National Treasury's budget for 2021/2022.
19 Feb 2021
The property market has undergone huge changes during 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, but not all sectors have had the same experience. As the year comes to a close, it is useful to have a look at how different asset classes have been affected and what lies ahead for them in the New Year
5 Feb 2021
A primary residence is considered the home used for personal use; in other words the home you most regularly live in. A second home is a one you don’t live in full-time. This could be a holiday home, a flat you commute to occasionally in another city, one your university children use, or investment
19 Jan 2021
Being nice is the new Cool. Ever wanted to check out your very own local community and ask where you can help? This is the best time to do it we reckon :)
19 Jan 2021
Long being a favourite with digital nomads, the city was recently listed #42 on this list alongside countries including Indonesia, Germany, and Argentina on the travel website
5 Nov 2020
Price growth resilient; FNB HPI shows resilience in price growth
21 Jul 2020
Initial predictions regarding the future of the residential property market in South Africa as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown have painted a sombre picture, notes Carl Coetzee, chief executive officer of bond originator, BetterBond.
13 Jul 2020
The far-reaching lockdown experienced by homeowners in South Africa has no doubt provided much food for thought and room for introspection, most likely mainly around re-evaluating lifestyle and long-term goals, but also their immediate surrounds – their homes.
15 May 2020
Working from home in 2020 can be rewarding and fun. At a time when social distancing may be important, more people than ever are glad to stay at home for work. Luckily, there are many home business ideas to spark your thinking.
4 May 2020
You're invited to Explore - Thriving country living in the Western Cape
21 Apr 2020
South Africans have seen three rate cuts in the past six months - as well as a duty-free threshold increase - but it's not enough, say the experts.
20 Apr 2020
The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) to open all agriculture offices across the country to issue permits for small-scale farmers. The Department should directly issue essential service permits to small-scale farmers as the current process by which these permits are issued by municipalities, has proven to be cumbersome and slow.
20 Apr 2020
Everyone needs a little fun fact to lift the spirits. So here are a few from around the world to keep your mind engaged and your "fun-dometer" running
15 Apr 2020
Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by one percentage point to record low. The Bank brought forward its May meeting to Tuesday, and cut interest rates for the third time in 2020.
11 Apr 2020
At almost 200 square feet, this house in the suburbs of Paris is made up of 3,000 pounds of chocolate. No, it’s not just a dream and, yes, people can actually stay in it overnight.
10 Apr 2020
"It is a very difficult time, particularly for people that have young families, or vulnerable adults to care for, and the uncertainty around the situation is certainly not helping".
31 Mar 2020
And if you thought you had some navigating to do with the kids and family - how about them couples and singletons!? We have not forgotten you and we stand at the ready for some inspired reminders what we can also do with this time!
31 Mar 2020
Planning out a holiday from home is less stressful, more affordable and can feel pretty rewarding, but taking a staycation is not always that easy, especially if you don’t go about it intentionally. Without some kind of structure, it’s easy to fall back into your average weekend routine: browsing on your phone, checking social media and binge-watching series for several days non-stop. Take on some of our staycation ideas that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready for whatever there is to come.
31 Mar 2020
Moody’s has finally dropped the sword on South Africa, following in the steps of fellow ratings agencies S&P and Fitch in downgrading the country’s sovereign credit rating to sub-investment grade or “junk status”. And the COVID-19 crisis and current lockdown mean that even before factoring in the impact of Moody’s decision, the economic outlook for SA in 2020 continues to be harrowing.
26 Mar 2020
FROM US TO YOU DURING THE COVID19 LOCKDOWN. WHAT IT MEANS FOR US, YOU, OUR ROLE PLAYERS, OUR DAY TO DAY ENVIRONMENT. HERE'S TO SETTING UP A NEW 21 DAY ROUTINE TO MAKE THE BEST WE CAN OF A CHALLENGING SITUATION.
27 Jan 2020
22 Jan 2020 Fourth quarter (Q4 19) statistics released by South African bond originator ooba show minimal growth of 1.8% in the Average House Price year-on-year from Q4 18 to Q4 19. The Average Purchase Price of First-time Buyers performed marginally better, up 2.5% for the same period.
26 Nov 2019
All properties come with a "vibe", just like we do. Different strokes for different folks, and maybe just maybe....we've got just the thing you've been searching for...
13 Nov 2019
Dr Ivan Meyer is pleased to announce that Wesgro, the Western Cape government's mandated international trade and investment promotion agency, has helped secure R350m worth of agribusiness investment deals in the Western Cape during the first half of the year.
23 Oct 2019
Thinking about investing in vacant or a smallholding? Or maybe you already own one and aren’t sure what to do with it? Luckily, there are plenty of business opportunities you can leverage when you have this type of space. Here are 50 business ideas for vacant land or a smallholding,
11 Oct 2019
How to Price Your Home for Sale Factors Contributing to the Correct List Price
11 Oct 2019
South African homes keep losing value – and will keep getting cheaper in real terms for at least a couple of months
9 Oct 2019
Why buy a Smallholding rather than a Vacant piece of Land? Let's look at some different perspectives in this big decision for the property buyer when it comes to investing in real estate.
4 Oct 2019
WATER-WISE LAWNS: LAWN OF THE FUTURE By choosing the right variety and using some clever design tips, your lawn can benefit the environment and add beauty to your home. With the recent drought in many parts of South Africa, lawns have become frowned upon as water guzzlers. However, unlike hard surfaces such as concrete and tiles, lawn grass helps clean the air, traps carbon dioxide, diminishes erosion from storm water run-off, improves soil, decreases noise pollution and reduces temperatures, all of which is necessary in built-up environments.
7 Aug 2019
How to spot a fixer-upper property that’s worth the investment. Buying and renovating a fixer-upper property - one that’s a little dated or rundown - is a time-honoured tradition for bargain-hunting buyers looking to maximise their return on investment. Of course, finding the right property is integral to the success of this strategy - a poorly chosen project could easily cost far more to renovate than it could ever recoup in a sale.
14 Jun 2019
Property market: Flat prices, more stock and potential rate cut ahead. The news that the economy contracted by 3.2% in the first quarter and that the GDP growth outlook for the year has been adjusted to 1% by the Reserve Bank and Moody's is not what we had wanted to hear right now. It means that the property market will remain weighted by the economic conditions and sellers will have to wait a bit longer before prices will start rising again.
4 Jun 2019
Best Friends Build Their Own Tiny Town to Grow Old Together! Although this happened in the US somewhere, how cool. A few good mates, a customised environment, built to spec, live out your days exactly the way YOU want to.....? I'm in!
24 May 2019
Tips for a quieter life in the countryside. Navigate these pros and cons so that you can make an informed decision about your rural dream.
9 May 2019
South Africa is known for it's diversity in culture, landscape, art, technology and sport. Here are 10 favourite MTB trails in South Africa
2 May 2019
Unrenovated character houses have become an increasingly scarce commodity in Cape Town, especially in areas like the Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl where most were snapped up during the past decade. However, there are pockets where original homes and good value can still be found, but in a decidedly buyer’s market, realistic pricing is critical.
9 Jan 2019
You might think you need a big budget to create a stylish home, however with some planning, a little imagination and bit of advice on decorating is all you need. If you’re considering on renovating or moving into a new space, read through our list of ideas and practical tips for designing on a small budget.
9 Jan 2019
Every year “The Telegraph” asks their readers which city they loved visiting the most as a tourist… and this year over 45 000 people agree that Cape Town is the greatest city on Earth!
9 Jan 2019
Working out how much you can afford when buying a property is simple.
7 Sep 2018
Imagine a secure eco estate lifestyle in the Country, within commuting distance to the city, with off grid vibes, harvesting rainwater, solar panels, a dam to bird watch, wild flowers growing in the distance, a fully fledged mountain bike track next door, sports club, membership to golf club, security, in house market, gym & clubhouse and more - imagine...it's just a phone call away. Live now! first phase already pre-booking up a storm!
1 Aug 2018
Looking for a horsey Smallholding for sale in Cape Town with out-rides, blue skies, pretty views, and all the things that unicorns bring??? Look no further, your dream awaits...
1 Aug 2018
Do we not all want to best of both? I never understood the negativity towards the term of "wanting your cake and eating it too" - isn't that the point???? How about having "your bread buttered on both sides"? Well if I can well then thank you very much!
17 Jul 2018
FOR SALE: Ever wanted to have a property where you could do weekend GETAWAYS with the kids, TEAM BUILDING, GUEST HOUSE, CAMPING, family RETREAT, all just 30 minutes from Century city !? Here's your chance - brand new release, 18 x HECTARES with so much to offer.... R6 995 000
3 Jul 2018
Around 600 gallons of rainwater can be harvested from about one inch of rain if it falls from a thousand square foot roof. Doesn’t that sound like a lot of water that you could harvest and use for free? Wanna hear from humans all over the world doing cool stuff?
3 May 2018
'Ramaphoria' and its effect on the property market Tahir Desai • Apr 26, 2018 The 'feel-good' factor that spread across the country after Cyril Ramaphosa took over the reins has had many positive spin-offs. But, has it affected the property market?
20 Apr 2018
CLAY-ZI PROPERTIES proudly aligns with industry colleagues AGRIFARMS
11 Apr 2018
WE have your answer....
10 Apr 2018
Keeping the farm in the family By Eugene MpikwaneApril 9, 2018 1:23 pm A big concern for farm owners is how to ensure their farms stay in the family for generations to come.
16 Feb 2018
Clover Krush is serious about actioning goodness and this year they are taking it a step further and giving away 10 000 pairs of school shoes to children in need. Good Things Guy has joined them to share the goodness!
6 Feb 2018
Day Zero, the day we may have to start queueing for water, has moved out to mid-May 2018 due to a decline in agricultural usage.
29 Jan 2018
Water in everyone's lips.....What you need to know about wellpoint and borehole water
24 Jan 2018
Gardening in drought conditions: an intro we shared tips on landscaping in drought – from increasing the soil’s water-holding capacity to caring for your lawn. Read on for more expert tips on gardening when there’s a water shortage
24 Nov 2017
Cape Town - Designating Atlantis as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for green technology has received the backing of the community and stakeholders in the area, the Department of Trade and Industry announced.
24 Nov 2017
START-UP INDUSTRY SPECIFIC How To Start A Farming Business There are a few points to keep in mind when planning the business. Entrepreneur Published 1 year ago on Sep 19, 2016 By Entrepreneur 13-how-do-i-start-a-farming-business
26 Apr 2017
