What SA residential property buyers are looking for and why sellers are selling - 2023 vs 2024
Category Buying and Selling Property
According to Lightstone, lifestyle and amenities, and security, top the wish list of home buyers – but the categories have traded places, with 33% (25% in 2023)
SA Residential Property Market Brief - Betterbond
Category Property Market News
For millions of indebted South African households, especially homeowners with bonds, September 2024 was a turning point in their financial outlook
Homeownership Trends in 2024: A Glimpse into the South African Property Market
Category Property Market News
As interest rates begin to decline, experts predict a promising outlook for the South African property market
Is a Borehole Certificate Required When Selling Your Property?
Category Buying and Selling Property
Borehole certificates are not mandatory when selling property, but sale agreements may require them.
Claiming Property Ownership Through Acquisitive Prescription
Category Buying and Selling Property
One way to become the legal owner of property in South Africa is through acquisitive prescription
SARB Cuts Interest Rates By Another 25 Basis Points - Prime Lending Rate Now 11.25%
Category News Flash - Budget News
Earlier this afternoon, the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (‘SARB’) convened its sixth and final meeting of 2024.
Muslim Marriages Now Legally Recognized - Women Property Rights Secured
Category Legal Information
In a landmark decision, Women’s Legal Centre Trust v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others, the Constitutional Court recognized Muslim marriages
Double Trouble: The Risk of Unregistered Property Transfers – “Double” Property Sales
Category Buying and Selling Property
Imagine buying a house, paying for it, and moving in, only to later discover that you do not actually own it.
Occupation Certificates: Your Guide to Getting Them in South Africa
Category Buying and Selling Property
Every property owner in South Africa should have a valid occupation certificate. This document verifies that your property is safe to live in
Can A Foreign Company Buy A Property In South Africa?
Category Buying Property
When buying property in South Africa, foreign companies need to consider specific legal requirements