Unprecedented Loadshedding Has Influenced Buyer Preference

According to FNB's September Special Report, the consistent power outages i...

Seizing Investment Opportunities In Johannesburg's Buyer's Market

At Etchells & Young Property Brokers, we understand the significance of thi...

Navigating Property Sale Pitfalls: Why Transactions Fail Before Transfer

In the intricate landscape of property transactions, understanding the stum...

Stress-free Moving For Families

Moving to a new home can be both an exciting and stressful experience, espe...

Rate Hike Lower Than Expected

Yesterday the SA Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee raised its benchm...

Buying Property As A Foreigner In South Africa

Property can be owned individually, jointly or by entities such as a compan...

Why A Conveyancer

Only a Conveyancer has the necessary expertise in all aspects of the proper...

Bank Valuations

he bank's job is to do a Property Valuation to check whether the present ma...

Advice For First Time Buyers

Buying property for the first time can be exciting and frightening all at o...

Applying For A Home Loan

What you should know before applying for a Home Loan

Property Advice For Buyers

Buying property can be overwhelming. It’s easy to get caught up in the mome...

A Guide To Acquiring Your First Investment Property

If you are reading this then that means you are thinking of or have decided...

Can I Cancel My Offer To Purchase?

Can I cancel my offer to purchase?Offer to purchase = OTPAn offer to purcha...

Things You Should Know When Buying Property

As the saying goes - the early bird catches the worm - and arming yourself...

Capital Gains Tax And All You Need To Know

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) does not affect every single property transaction;...

The Difference Between Rates & Levies

So you have decided to take the big step of buying your first home, congrat...

Questions To Ask Your Agent Before Buying

Questions to Ask your Agent Before Buying. Buying a home can be an overwhel...

Before Buying Sectional Title Property, Read The Body Corporate Rules

Sectional title developments are a sought-after buying option in South Afri...

First Time Buyers And Home Loan Applications

South Africa’s interest rate is currently sitting at 7% thanks to Covid 19....

#imstaying

So you are staying, how about actively choosing to contribute positively to...

Purchase A Home While You Are Young

Gone are days where you could buy a home in your 20's. Recent studies have...

Approved Bonds For First-timers

"Several South African banks confirm that there is no minimum income to qua...

Is Now A Good Time To Buy Property In South Africa?

By - Harry Meyburgh, Director at Etchells Young. Property as an Investment....

Holiday Home Buying In South Africa

“A holiday home is a lifestyle buy. Something you buy to enjoy,” says John...

Repo Rate To Remain Unchanged

Lesetja Kganyago, governer of the SA Reserve Bank, announced at the Monetar...

5 Reasons To Own Your Own Property

Are you an aspirant homeowner? Do you long for the security and stability o...

The Budget Speech 2017

Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, announced at the Budget Speech on the 22n...

What Determines Whether Vat Or Transfer Duty Is Payable?

Transfer Duty or VAT, whichever is applicable, is payable on transfer of fi...

Does The Levy Include Municipal Rates?

Does the Levy amount charged by the Body Corporate include Municipal Rates?...

The Upside To Downsizing

Moving is a costly and stressful exercise and sellers looking to downsize a...

What Causes Delays In Registration?

Purchasing a new property can be a lengthy and complicated process involvin...

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