Is residential property (still) a vehicle for building long-term wealth?
26 April 2022 | Insights Team
One of the largest transactions we may ever make during the course of our lives is the purchase of a home. Some of us may even be fortunate enough to experience this landmark event a handful of times. Whatever the case may be, there is usually one critical question that we all ask ourselves as […]
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Celebrate a dreamy Valentine’s Day in the comfort of your home
8 February 2022 | Insights Team
This Valentine’s day, flex your creativity to create a romantic and unforgettable way to celebrate the Day of Love right from the comfort of your home. To get those creative juices flowing here are a few great ideas on how you can celebrate Valentine’s Day at home, in true style. Create romantic ambience Getting romantic […]
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Property, a vehicle to build wealth in 2022
27 January 2022 | Insights Team
The hotly debated topic of an interest rate hike has finally been put to bed with today’s SARB announcement to increase the repo rate by a further 0.25%. This marks the second interest hike since November 2021, bringing the base home rate to 7.5%, with a further two interest rate hikes anticipated in 2022. Seller’s […]
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Meet Ronel du Plooy, Agent of Change at SA’s No. 1 fixed-fee agency, Leadhome Properties
7 December 2021 | Insights Team
It is immediately apparent that there is a special quality about Leadhome Properties’ estate agent, Ronel du Plooy. Ronel is one of those rare, authentic, truly empathetic human beings, with that special kind of magnetic quality that people, even those who have not yet fully made her acquaintance, are simply drawn to. Case in point? […]
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Bongani Mafu, converting shipping containers into alternative live, work and play spaces in SA
30 November 2021 | Insights Team
Born and raised in Kagiso, Bongani Mafu’s move into the world of architecture and interior design has been rapid. After completing a diploma in architecture, Bongani accumulated early experience as a senior draftsman, working with multi-disciplinary companies. In 2005 he joined Soda Designs, an internationally award-winning design and turn-key project management studio specializing in bespoke […]
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