In property, has the “location, location, location” mantra changed?
21 February 2023 | Insights Team
With the new prime lending rate now at 10.75% the optimists amongst us argue that the interest rate upcycle has more or less normalised to pre-Covid levels and aside from one or two very minor possible adjustments, the prime lending rate has stabilised. Be that as it may, as we regard the post-Covid property landscape, […]
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Residential property market gears up for a busy season
6 September 2021 | Insights Team
Much is being said about the current state of our economy and the impact this is having here in South Africa. Yet while economic sentiment remains uncertain, the residential property market continues to demonstrate resilience, having remained buoyant for the past 12 months. In fact, it is anticipated that the residential property market is set […]
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Women power and the property industry, National Women’s Day 2021
10 August 2021 | Insights Team
In South Africa, 9 August 2021 is celebrated annually as National Women’s Day. On this day attention is drawn to many of the important issues facing women in our country and throughout the world, such as domestic violence, discrimination, harassment in the workplace, equal pay, education and more. In South Africa, on National Women’s Day, […]
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Protect yourself – and your bank account – while buying or selling property
22 June 2021 | Insights Team
Buying a home is probably the largest financial transaction you’ll ever make. It’s also the biggest investment you’ll ever make into building your future. But, unfortunately, the process could leave you vulnerable to the most devious scams you’ll ever fall victim to, with much of the danger coming from cybercriminals who know exactly how to […]
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Five things I learned from having a newborn baby and moving across the country
24 May 2021 | Marcel du Toit
It’s been an interesting couple of months in the du Toit household. At the end of last year our family decided to make the move from Johannesburg – a city that we spent the last 12 years living and building a life in – to Cape Town – a city that only I grew up […]
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Leadhome’s post pandemic focus on market trends
4 May 2021 | Insights Team
The current state of the housing market in SA remains a buyer’s dream. Here, we take a closer look at the effects of the Covid 19, where there are positive trends, where the economy has suffered, and the unique situations presented by such a novel event. What are the facts? One of the key trends […]
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Property market buoyant, even in a volatile economic environment
31 March 2021 | Marcel du Toit
With the interest rate at an all-time low – and expected to stay in the low single-digits for some time to come – South Africans are making the most of the opportunity to gain a foothold into the residential property market, or to invest in larger properties. The thriving market is driven by two key […]
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What are Property Advisors and how do they help you?
30 March 2021 | Insights Team
When selling or buying a property, the last thing you need is to hit a snag in the process. This is where a property advisor (PA) comes to the rescue. Leadhome’s team of experienced property advisors work hand in hand with your agent to attend to the many tasks required during the sale process. Leadhome’s […]
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More South Africans are semigrating: Here’s why and where they are going
23 March 2021 | Insights Team
It is commonly known that as a result of industrialisation people have been moving across towns, cities and provinces to be closer to opportunities and jobs. But with the reality of the Covid-19 pandemic and the limits and restrictions it has brought with it, many companies have had to change the way they do business […]
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How to view houses safely during Covid-19
2 March 2021 | Insights Team
While lockdown restrictions in South Africa have eased compared to the early stages of 2020, the threat of the pandemic has not subsided. In fact, the threat is greater than ever before. This reality means that we have to continue taking precautions in our everyday life and be prepared when we venture into public spaces […]
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