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Understanding interest rates; more than a thumb-suck

1 November 2023 | Insights Team

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets bi-monthly to assess the nation’s economic conditions and adjust interest rates accordingly. While these decisions are scrutinised by economists and financial advisors for their impact on borrowing costs, including home loans, there are those who trade in property who often offer opinions about when and […]

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When you strike a woman you strike a rock

7 March 2023 | Insights Team

International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 on 8 March, it is important to acknowledge the significant strides made by women professionally, including in real estate. Women property practitioners in South Africa have been instrumental in facilitating the purchase of residential property by other women, enabling them to become homeowners. […]

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Property negotiations, how our agents negotiate the best offer for you in 2023

7 February 2023 | Insights Team

PART 2 [LISTEN TO PODCAST] Listen to PART 2 of this conversation, where we unpack the fundamentals of the negotiation process. In the event you missed PART 1 of this 2-part series: How to negotiate the best offer for your property – listen to it here. Leadhome Properties’ experienced property practitioners, Desiré Ludick, (Johannesburg West) […]

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Selling your home? Avoid making these pricing mistakes

24 January 2023 | Insights Team

Selling your home can be challenging. It is an emotional process with complex logistics to coordinate, but at the end of the day, your objective is to achieve the best possible return on your investment. So correctly pricing your home and listing it in the right pricing bracket on the portals (like Property24) is key. […]

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How to negotiate the best offer for your property in 2023

18 January 2023 | Insights Team

PART 1 [LISTEN TO PODCAST] You’re selling your home, the valuation has been concluded and you have signed a mandate with a reputable agent and agency. Your home has been properly photographed and listed in the correct price bracket, is being actively marketed across all the correct portals, attracting a pool of buyers ready to […]