Data science and the art of matching buyers with sellers
30 January 2020 | Insights Team
We’ve all heard about data and algorithms, but what we don’t know is how these are being translated into meaningful insights that can be used to identify new real estate trends, make important predictions, and so much more. Jessica Franks, a data scientist at Leadhome explains how datasets, scientific models and metrics are changing the industry for the better.
Repo rate cut sparks good news for first-time property buyers
20 January 2020 | Insights Team
The South African Reserve Bank’s decision to lower the repo rate by 25 basis points is encouraging news for prospective property buyers. Giving the economy a much needed helping hand. SARB’s lowered repo rate of 6,25% will automatically apply to all current bondholders and future home loan applications.
Read more5 Tips for investing in your first rental property
10 December 2019 | Insights Team
Serious about investing in your first rental property? Set yourself up for long-term financial gain with these top tips.
Read moreHow smart design can help you find your dream home
2 December 2019 | Insights Team
Think real estate, and new technology might not immediately spring to mind, but as Zandre Coetzer, UX Designer at Leadhome explains, a great user experience (also known as UX design) is helping Leadhome customers buy and sell property faster and more efficiently than ever before.
Read moreWe defied the odds and got one in five sellers their asking price*
20 November 2019 | Insights Team
As you might have heard we sell homes 31% faster, and now we have defied the odds in a difficult economy. We have helped one in five of our sellers get their full asking price or above asking price.
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