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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Defining 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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How 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 moreThe 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 morePrepare to buy your first home with these financial tips
16 March 2021 | Insights Team
Getting ready to buy your first home can be daunting. Credit scores, down payments, bonds, and so much more are all on your mind. Get ready to make one of the most significant purchases of your life with these savvy financial tips below. It is essential too, to remember that the work of financial planning […]
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