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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

By Sandra Gordon Traditionally, property has been viewed as an inflation hedge – an asset which provides protection against rising prices. However, in the decade since the global financial crisis, property has increasingly been viewed as a safe haven – a

After an unexpectedly tough 2018, but with the welcome announcement that the repo rate remains unchanged following this first MPC meeting of the year, the outlook for 2019 is somewhat brighter. Nonetheless, the year ahead is likely to be characterised by a num

News that South Africa’s GDP increased by 2.2% in Q3, with fuel prices considerably reduced and the end of the technical recession, has ended the year (2018) on a more positive note, says Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group. “T

Conveniently accessible via short, direct flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, the idyllic tropical island of Mauritius is proving irresistible as a destination of choice for South African property investors seeking to diversify their investment po

In a world of digitisation, technological service is on offer in almost every industry. The question is, to what extent is there a digital disruption in South Africa’s residential property space – and how does this change the buying, selling and renting

It seems that the current property landscape, characterised by some dramatic highs and lows, depending on where you are situated, is as complex as the country’s existing socio-political status. Complexity aside, listening to Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive

It’s always fascinating when innovation, property and lifestyle trends meet – these, often driven by the financial catalysts in our midst. As property prices in cities soar, one of these global trends is the decline of the size of the home. And one

Mention the Karoo while sitting around a fire and people who’ve known and grown to love the vastness, tranquillity and timeless beauty of this sprawling region which spans provinces, tend to get a dreamy look in their eyes as they gaze into the flames. Uniquel

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 Goldi

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 man

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 investme

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 c