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Buying off plan: Here is what you need to know.


17 Mar 2017
Buying a property off-plan is an attractive option for a number of reasons

New developments set to outperform pre-owned homes in 2017.


21 Feb 2017
According to ABSA, newly- built homes currently cost 31,2% more, on average, than their pre-owned equivalents

Looking for capital growth in your home investment.


16 Feb 2017
Gauteng homeowners-both existing and aspirant- should not be daunted by the current flat-lining trend in residential propety

Continued subdued residential building activity up to late 2016


27 Jan 2017
Building activity with regards to new private sector-financed housing in South Africa remained much subdued

This is how old the average home owner is in South Africa.


24 Jan 2017
The average age of the South African home buyer continued to rise in 2016

The reason why South Africa's property market is suffering is simple.


12 Dec 2016
The softening labour market in South Africa is stoking affordability concerns in the residential property market.

The average price to buy a house in South Africa right now.


18 Oct 2016
South Africa property tracker OOBA has released its latest oobarometer for the 3rd quarter

Property Q & A: Replacement Value vs. Market Value.


11 Aug 2016
What is the difference between property 'replacement value' and 'market value'?

Rental Returns Rising.


25 Apr 2016
Rental flats and townhouses have generally delivered humdrum returns for investors over the past few years on the back of muted growth

Housing backlog at 2.1 million, says Minister Sisulu.


24 Apr 2016
At least 2.1 million houses needed to be built to clear the backlog exacerbated by rapid urbanisation
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