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Looking to upgrade your home this Spring? Before embarking on this courageous task it’s advisable to research the cost of renovating versus relocating. Among the first things to bear in mind are the actual costs of moving – and the associated transfer fees. Th

The growing possibility that a life with some form of lockdown restrictions, face masks and social distancing may well persist into 2021 – and possibly beyond – is likely to impact the lifestyle choices property owners make when purchasing or renting a n

Lower transfer duty threshold a welcome move, says Dr Andrew Golding Apart from the tax reprieve announced by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni in the National Budget, with no major tax increases and even personal income tax relief across the board, with the bulk

Contained inflation made the case for an easing in the repo rate – Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group With limited, modest growth anticipated for the year ahead (2020), it is encouraging that the Monetary Policy Committee saw

A year-end confidence boost would have been just what the market needed Against the backdrop of a persistently sluggish economy, subdued market confidence and lower-than expected inflation, but with an eye on future inflationary impacts, global economic headwi

In today’s housing market, both sellers and buyers are bombarded with a variety of often mixed messages on pricing their homes to sell, or an array of bargains at reduced prices. While the residential property market in South Africa remains active, with sought

By Gaye de Villiers As anticipated, the MPC kept the repo rate steady, taking a conservative approach against the backdrop of rising fuel prices, and with a wary eye on CPI inflation, says Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group. “

By Gaye de Villiers The generally market-friendly election outcome will in all likelihood create a degree of certainty and stability and go some way towards addressing the issues currently affecting confidence in the South African economy – and as a cons

Not unlike most industries, the issue of digitisation is causing debate in the property sector. New players are offering a predominantly online service that is based on a lower, fixed-fee, yet the traditional commission-based model, characterised by a high deg

By Niki Jackson Selling residential property has become a serious career choice, one, where today, university entrants can even graduate in a Bachelor of Science in Property Studies. But what does it really take to become a top performing real estate agent? So

When it comes to the upcoming election, there is generally agreement among market commentators that a crucial ingredient currently missing in South Africa is confidence – both business confidence as well as consumer confidence. It is hoped that a market-friend

By Ally Lewis A fruit farm and wedding venue outside Franschhoek is home to South Africa’s first floating solar PV installation, and the first commercially scaled one on the continent. Able to produce up to 60 kilowatts of energy, it is also the largest floati

By Ally Lewis South Africa is ranked by the United Nations as the 30th driest country in the world, making water a key constraint to agricultural developments. Water scarcity due to drought, declining rainfall and over-demand is therefore driving the need for

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

It’s very easy (and quite interesting) to window shop on a property website, but, apparently, say the experts, serious buyers actually attend show days. So when a buyer strolls into your home on Sunday, forget the inconvenience of needing to tidy up and find s

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 cl

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 no

A foothold on the property ladder is still perceived as one of the most sound approaches to wealth creation. In only 03:32 minutes, Bradd Bendall, GM-Operations of Pam Golding Properties, offers insight into the current lending mood and criteria of banks. Find

UPDATE: Pam Golding Auctions has just launched its new Online Property Auctions Platform. By Gaye de Villiers Selling or buying property on auction has never been easier – register your interest HERE now With the latest, custom-designed technology, together wi

As properties are currently staying on the market longer, all across the world, competitive situations between suburbs and homes are on the rise. Sellers are feeling downward pressure on house prices – it’s what is called a buyer’s market. This is not ne