The single woman’s guide to buying a first home
9 March 2021 | Insights Team
Step aside patriarchy; ‘tis the age of the independent women and home buying stats can prove it. Many South African single women are lighting up fires in the homeownership front and are becoming homeowners. According to Lightstone Property (a South African property intelligence company), among single homebuyers in 2018, an average of 72 000 of […]
Read moreHow 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 […]
Read moreDefining the property market in 2021 and beyond
24 February 2021 | Marcel du Toit
Sometimes things change, sometimes they stay the same. Essentially, people like to deal with people. The Leadhome business model revolves around the customer. Through technology we enable buyers, sellers and agents to fulfil critical roles in the process of a home sale. We allow buyers and sellers to control certain steps of the process to ensure […]
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Common Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make
23 February 2021 | Insights Team
Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your lifetime, and certainly the largest of purchases. It is probably also one of the most exciting and positive experiences that you will experience. The magnitude of this occasion means it is vital that you “get it right the first time” and […]
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Top property trends expected in 2021
19 January 2021 | Insights Team
Following unprecedented challenges in 2020 in the face of a global pandemic, every industry has had to adapt and adjust their service offerings accordingly, and cater to a market that has had different needs compared to the pre-pandemic era. Similarly, the property market has had to keep up with the times and adjust its operating […]
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