4 Things to remember when preparing to buy a home
1 February 2020 | Insights Team
When you first decide to buy a home, it is really easy to get caught up in fuzzy dreams of colour schemes, so here are four things to remember when you are preparing to buy. Think long-term Property is considered a long-term investment and a vehicle for building wealth over time, so it’s important to […]
Read moreData 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 moreTop 10 tips to buying your first home in 2020
12 January 2020 | Insights Team
Buying your first home is a big deal, and maybe one of the biggest decisions you make in your life. We know you don’t want to mess this up and that is why we have compiled our top 10 tips to help you realise your real estate dreams.
Read moreTop 5 urban gardening tips
10 December 2019 | Insights Team
Transform your space and add a green touch to even the smallest patio or balcony with our urban gardening tips.
Read more