The interest rates have remained at a 30-year low since November 2010 and are likely to stay there a while longer, says Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa. Why is this important for the South African property market and ...

While challenging conditions have prevailed in the property market during the first half of 2012, RE/MAX of Southern Africa has seen a marked increase in the number of property sales achieved per agent over the last six months. Even though ...

Sobering statistics suggest that most South African consumers are not savers and very often don’t have a financial plan for the future. The country’s current household saving rate is around 16%, which is relatively low when compared to other ...

RE/MAX of Southern Africa has secured national exclusive rights to aerial advertising within the real estate market until the end of 2013.   The eight-city sky banner campaign kicks off in Gauteng this month before moving onto other cities ...

The property pricing and steady interest rates in today's market have given first-time homebuyers more options than they have had in the past. This may have many of them wondering whether they should purchase a starter home or opt for their dream ...

Homeowners on a tight budget can still pay off their bond faster A small increase on a homeowner's monthly bond repayment can make a big difference in the amount of time it takes to pay off the bond, says Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of ...

Renovations can add value to a property, but only if they are done in the right way, says Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa. He notes that many homeowners may undertake a home renovation that could cost them a lot of money ...

Distressed properties are still very much a reality in the South African market, which is one of the reasons why RE/MAX of Southern Africa has continued to train its agents to handle these kinds of specialised sales,  says Peter Gilmour, Chairman ...

While more first-time buyers are entering the property market and banks are seeing a stronger demand for home finance, those applying for finance will still need to meet the tight credit requirements, says Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of ...

Although many buyers are eager to take advantage of the favourable market conditions such as the low interest rates and competitive market prices, some still err on the side of caution, says Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa. He ...