The least expensive homes in the Atlantic Seaboard suburb of Llandudno are currently in the R10m region – and houses at these prices will require considerable renovation. This is according to Clare Putsman, a co-director and co-founder of Cape Waterfront Estates. “Average prices are now R15m to
Home buyers have been doing things backwards all along: First they start with the home search and once they have signed the offer to purchase, find out if a bank is willing to finance their loan. This is according to FNB chief imagineer and former
Can neighbours object to and prevent the approval of building plans? It is important to understand that often an application for the approval of building plans is made in conjunction with an application to rezone the property, or to relax building lines, or to remove
Despite Johannesburg Water implementing level 2 restrictions on Johannesburg residents, demand has not dropped to acceptable levels and the city is taking a tougher approach. According to the city’s MMC for Environment and Infrastructure, Anthony Still, the restrictions mean residents may no longer irrigate their gardens
Simon’s Town’s 14,800m² mixed-use Harbour Bay development is expected to break ground in January next year, which will feature 44 luxury two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as lavish Penthouse suites. “The two-bedroom units range in size from 94m² to 124m² and the three bedroom units from 141m²
The regulations in terms of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (STSMA), 2011 (Act No. 8 of 2011) and the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) Act, 2011 (Act No. 9 of 2011) are effective from today (7 October, 2016). Published in the Government Gazette today, the
Property owners and investors on the Atlantic Seaboard, City Bowl and V&A Waterfront areas can expect rental income of between R5,000 to R35,000 per day over the coming holiday season. This is according to Ruth Munitz, manager of SeeffSHORTSTAY, who says two- to three-bedroom homes with
First-time buyers ask the question of whether it’s better to rent or buy property more than just about any other question. There are proponents for and against each scenario and will tell potential first-time buyers anything from, “It’s better to buy as you will then not
Last year’s landslide in Mossel Bay, in which almost 30 families in Seemeeuvlug and Tuscan Village have been told to evacuate their houses after land foundations shifted, raises the issue about whether this type of damage is typically covered by insurance policies. Marike van Niekerk, manager
FNB introduced 30-year bonds in July this year, while Absa has had up to 30-year bonds in place for its customers for more than 15 years; Nedbank offers a maximum of 25 years on its loan terms while Standard Bank gives its customers the option