News

• 2020’s favourable buying and lending conditions will encourage first-time buyers

  Fourth quarter (Q4 19) statistics released by Ooba, South Africa’s leading home loan comparison service, 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.

  20 Jan 2020 // read more

• Interest Rate Cut

  Interest Rate Cut

  16 Jan 2020 // read more

• Happy Holidays

  

  We want to thank you

  20 Dec 2019 // read more

• Winter readiness program: Le't change lives together

  Winter readiness program: Le't change lives together

  31 Jul 2019 // read more

• For Mother’s Day, Treat Yourself to a Spa Day at Home

  Create your own refreshing retreat at home, and let the relaxation begin

  7 May 2019 // read more

• Why people sold property in 2019's first quarter

  Downscaling, whether for financial reasons or due to life stage, is still why most people sell their homes

  25 Apr 2019 // read more

• How to turn your granny flat into a 'money-spinner'

  Does your home have a teen pad, granny flat or garden cottage? If so, you could be sitting on a great source of extra income.

  23 Jan 2019 // read more

• Motor Vehicle License

  City advises motorists to check vehicle licence disc for renewal date

  15 Oct 2018 // read more

• No more mowing: The benefits of artificial grass

  Time is in short supply, and many homeowners today live fast-paced lives with little time for priorities like family, health and exercise.

  20 Jun 2018 // read more

• 8 décor tips for a new bedroom look

  Give your bedroom a fresh look this season with these easy and affordable décor ideas. Get tips…

  25 Apr 2018 // read more

• Smart renovations that increase the value of your home

  Kitchens sell properties but can also be the most expensive room to renovate.

  30 Jan 2018 // read more

• Your primary residence and capital gains tax

  Capital gains tax is somewhat of a misnomer in that it does not represent a tax in and of itself, but rather operates to include a portion of a person’s capital gains realised when an asset is sold in that person’s taxable income, and which taxable income is then subject to income tax.

  2 Dec 2017 // read more

• What is and what is NOT covered by the Electric Fence Certificate?

  As of 1 October 2012 it became a legal requirement for any Electric Fence installation to be installed by an approved installer and a Compliance Certificate be issued for such installations as per the below regulations.

  13 Sep 2017 // read more

• What I Learned About Moving a Loved One to a Retirement Home

  Setting up an elderly family member’s apartment in an assisted-care facility is a labor of love.

  22 Aug 2017 // read more

• What does ‘junk status’ mean for SA’s property market?

  South Africans need to pay down short-term debt and consolidate long-term debt. What does the downgrade mean for the country? Goslett says that, in simple terms, the cost of credit will increase.

  6 Apr 2017 // read more

• KEEPING YOUR HOME CLEAN

  

  22 Mar 2017 // read more

• House hunting? A cool head will get you the best deal

  16 Mar 2017 // read more

• Buying property together: The benefits and pitfalls revealed

  Property is pricey, and for many first-time homeowners, the only way to get onto the property ladder is by doing it with a partner.

  16 Feb 2017 // read more

• Buying your first home in 2017?

  Buying your first home is very exciting and if 2017 is the year in which you plan to make this leap, ensure that you have done as much research as possible to make a good choice from both a financial and personal point of view.

  26 Jan 2017 // read more

• GREETINGS

  

  13 Dec 2016 // read more

• Selling your Home

  Sole Mandate or Multi Listing?

  17 Nov 2016 // read more

• WATERBESPARING

  Daar is ‘n groot verskil om minder water te gebruik en om water weer te gebruik . Alhoewel albei besparing as einddoel het.

  16 Nov 2016 // read more

• What you need to know about using greywater

  What is grey water?

  16 Nov 2016 // read more

• Tax Clearance – Now Available Online

  3 Oct 2016 // read more

• National Wills Week 12 - 16 Sept

  By making a Will you ensure that, after your death, your assets are protected and distributed in accordance with your wishes.

  5 Sep 2016 // read more

• Winter

  By now, your summer clothes have probably already made their way to the back of the closet while scarves, gloves and coats have become wardrobe staples.

  29 Jun 2016 // read more

• 8 Home Staging Tips on a Budget

  Staging your home is an affordable and important step in selling your home quickly and for the best price. If you are on a tight budget, there are many simple ways to stage your home at little or no cost.

  27 Apr 2016 // read more

• Interior Design Trends 2016

  According to Chris Reid who features in the trend report for Elle Decoration, a trend is a movement at any point in time. Trends are about connection, the meaning we create around the things we own. He explains that trends aren't exclusive to people in creative industries, trends are about what's happening in the world, they are, in a way, a living breathing thing.

  16 Mar 2016 // read more

• Declutter Part 2 - February: Home office — digital documents and papers

  Get a jump-start on tax time by getting your files (paper and digital) in order.

  18 Feb 2016 // read more

• Preparation of a Legacy File

  MAKE THE PREPARATION OF A LEGACY FILE PART OF YOUR TO-DO LIST FOR 2016

  30 Jan 2016 // read more

• Gardening tips

  The start of a new year is a time when many of us resolve to make some changes and do things better in the year to come. If you are like most people, you might be thinking about ways to become healthier and fitter. So, why not consider doing the same for your garden (and in the process, the environment as well)?

  29 Jan 2016 // read more

• The New Year Clutter-Clearing Plan - we will guide you month by month

  With an entire new year ahead of you, decluttering your home may not seem so hard. But after January, when that new year energy begins to wane, the prospect of tackling such a big project tends to overwhelm.

  21 Jan 2016 // read more

• House hunters look for basics

  Cape Town - Average house price growth in SA could possibly be below 5% in 2016, according to John Loos, household and property sector strategist at FNB Home Loans.

  5 Jan 2016 // read more

• Can I afford the house?

  I’m beginning my house hunt, but I’m not sure whether the bank is going to give me a bond in the price range I’m looking in.

  1 Sep 2015 // read more

• ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF TRUSTS

  A Trusts have various advantages, but unfortunately there are also disadvantages.

  31 Aug 2015 // read more

• Home buying preferences of South Africans

  The traditional home buying preferences of South Africans are changing as more people opt for smaller, easier-to-maintain properties, both for financial reasons and to live life less hampered by the trappings larger homes often bring.

  24 Aug 2015 // read more

• Can you make money 'flipping' property?

  Economists are predicting interest rate hikes, and it seems that it has become even more expensive to build your own home. With these market conditions prevailing, is it still possible for South Africans to make money "flipping" property?

  24 Jun 2015 // read more

• If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?

  Whether you are employed, self-employed or happily non-employed, you can’t afford to let Winter 2015 give you the blues or put you in your sick bed – Eskom’s ongoing contribution to our woes notwithstanding.

  2 Jun 2015 // read more

• Smart renovations that add value to your home

  17 Apr 2015 // read more

• CHILD CAR SEATS NOW COMPULSORY BY LAW

  14 Apr 2015 // read more

• Managing Agents

  Managing agents get a lot of criticism from owners.

  24 Mar 2015 // read more

• Cape Town properties beat Johannesburg again

  17 Mar 2015 // read more

• ooba’s February Results

  Show Increased Lender Confidence

  16 Mar 2015 // read more

• 2015 Budget - News

  26 Feb 2015 // read more

• National house prices forecast to grow 8%

  GROWTH in the value of houses is set to beat inflation again this year.

  5 Feb 2015 // read more

• NEW PROPERTY OWNERS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR OLD RATES AND TAXES ACCOUNTS

  GREAT NEWS

  15 Oct 2014 // read more

• 10 Secrets to a Neat Living Room

  Keep the clutter at bay with ‘speed bumps,’ hidden storage and a little-stuff drawer

  3 Sep 2014 // read more

• Property buyers should get prequalified and run their annual credit check NOW

  2 Jul 2014 // read more

• Dealing with marriage and estate planning

  It is important to understand the legal implications of the marital property regime, especially when drafting a Last Will and Testament and also when entering into a marriage, as the regime chosen by the estate planner is going to affect his/her assets.

  5 Jun 2014 // read more

• Putting your house on the Market

  These three questions will help you take the temperature of the real estate market in your area and assess the competition.

  14 May 2014 // read more

• National Credit Amendment Bill

  28 Feb 2014 // read more

• House with bigger plot

  Looking for a house on a bigger plot in Boston?

  26 Feb 2014 // read more

• Gratitude tree

  What about making a “gratitude tree” this December?

  2 Dec 2013 // read more

• Prepare for All the Costs of Buying a Home

  Wouldn’t it be lovely if the price tag on your new home was all you had to pay?

  11 Nov 2013 // read more

• All About Interest

  4 Oct 2013 // read more

• 10 Ways to Feel at Home in Your New Neighbourhood

  Get to know your neighbours.

  2 Oct 2013 // read more

• SA Property Market: healthiest in years

  Trends, local hotspots and how we compare globally.

  18 Sep 2013 // read more

• Credit amnesty

  Cabinet agrees to credit amnesty despite industry?s objections

  6 Sep 2013 // read more

• Why you need a home loan deposit

  Prospective homeowners that save for a deposit are not only more likely to obtain a loan, but can also benefit from a better interest rate, which will save them considerable amounts over the term of their bond.

  25 Jul 2013 // read more