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A pre-qualification letter gives agents the confidence that the buyer's income, credit record, and debt-to-income ratio have been assessed and that they fall within the qualifying range for the purchase price they are targeting.

The SARB's Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the repo rate at 7%. The committee agreed that the outlook is uncertain, and with the rate increase at their previous meeting, the policy stance is appropriate for now, with rates somewhat restrictive.

The KwaZulu-Natal coastal residential belt has become a rental investor’s dream, driven by high demand, stable growth, strong yields, and affordable house prices.

The agencies that embrace artificial intelligence responsibly will become more efficient and more competitive, but technology will never replace the human expertise that sits at the heart of successful property transactions

Every seller signing a sole mandate deserves a straight answer before they commit their property to a single agent for a fixed period.

While there are many benefits of involving a trained and qualified real estate practitioner in the home buying, selling, or renting journey, it is important to understand what falls under an agent’s scope of work to avoid running into surprises.

Experienced agents spend years building these relationships and marketing themselves, making it easier to match the right buyers with the right property.

When REAL Realty officially launched on 4 March 2026, it was more than the introduction of another real estate company. It marked the beginning of an independent property brand built around one simple belief: people make brands. Brands do not make people.

Buying or selling property is a major financial move - and legal compliance is key to protecting your interests and peace of mind.

Every Offer to Purchase is a legal document that will govern one of the most significant financial transactions of a person's life. Most OTPs follow a standard template, and most of the time that template is adequate. But in complex transactions, the template alone is not enough.

The South African property market has entered a more mature phase of the semigration cycle. While the frenetic buying activity that followed the pandemic has moderated, the movement of families and professionals between provinces continues to reshape local property markets, particularly in the Western Cape and selected coastal regions of KwaZulu-Natal.

Careful tenant screening, competitive yet realistic rental pricing, and maintaining the property in good condition all contribute to reducing vacancies and turnover.

Cape Town's city centre is entering a new era, as the city's most discerning residents draw convenience, comfort and architectural presence into a single connected address. At the heart of that shift sits Bree Street, and at 142 Bree Street, The Madison arrives as a new sculptural landmark by Tricolt Group.

A qualified real estate professional brings objectivity, industry knowledge, and negotiation expertise to the table, ensuring that both the buyer’s and seller’s interests are well represented.

Not every property lead is ready to buy immediately. One of the most valuable skills an estate agent can develop is recognising when a lead has moved from casual interest to genuine buying intent.

Even in active markets, some listings fail to gain traction. When a property fails to generate interest, the issue is rarely a single factor but rather a combination of pricing, presentation, and positioning.

Financial priorities may also change after the arrival of children. Instead of focusing solely on lifestyle benefits, many homebuyers start viewing property through a long-term lens, prioritising stability, future value, and homes that can accommodate their family for years to come.

Understanding property transfer costs helps South African homebuyers to budget properly and avoid unexpected expenses during the purchasing process.

Blok’s 22nd development, THIRTEENONUP, is positioned in the sought-after Cape Town neighbourhood, Green Point. Here life settles into a gentle rhythm between the Atlantic Ocean and Table Mountain National Park. Each day unfolds in layers of calm, connection, and simplicity.

The sellers who come out ahead are almost always the ones who pause, look at their actual numbers, and make a decision based on their personal situation, not on what the headlines are saying.