11 Sep 2024
Who says the repo rate will be cut in September? For a start, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Absa, Bloomberg, Bank of America, Investec, the Bureau for Economic Research, Prescient Investment Management … we can go on and on. In the property sector, we’re hearing from all the major national property agenci
4 Sep 2024
Selling a property in South Africa can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor, whether you're aiming to capitalize on your investment or seeking to finance the purchase of a new home. However, understanding the legal steps involved is crucial to ensure everything runs smoothly. Failing to comply with
27 Aug 2024
This unique double-story lodge in the enchanting town of Arniston, radiating timeless old-world charm, could be your perfect holiday destination.
22 Aug 2024
Five months ago, Harry Nicolaides remarked on the early signs of recovery in the South African property market, noting an encouraging uptick in real estate activity.
20 Aug 2024
The rand strengthened against the US dollar on Monday and a number of emerging-market currencies climbed to a record high as investor appetite grew for more progressive and riskier assets.
19 Aug 2024
Recent data from credit and property experts shows that South African tenants are worse off in 2024—not because of rent inflation but rather because of increasing financial obligations and poor salary growth.
14 Aug 2024
Owning property is a major aspiration for many people. However, it's crucial to remember that purchasing a property should be more than just chasing a great deal—your personal financial situation plays a key role in this decision. Before diving into the property market, make sure to address these fi
6 Aug 2024
Whether you’re stepping into the property market for the first time or you're an experienced investor, the real estate market can feel overwhelming with ever-changing trends and a maze of industry jargon. To help you make informed decisions, it's essential to understand these key terms.
30 Jul 2024
The property market continues to be active, presenting many opportunities despite the unchanged interest rates last week. Initially, there was optimism that the Reserve Bank would relax its strict monetary policy and provide relief to consumers by beginning a downward interest rate cycle. However, i
25 Jul 2024
While house prices have increased in several provinces in the second quarter of 2024, the Western Cape is the only one to see growth in the price of residential property when adjusted for inflation.
18 Jul 2024
Property transactions are increasingly becoming targets for fraudsters and scammers. Whether you are buying, selling, or renting, it’s crucial to be vigilant and aware of potential red flags that could jeopardize your property deal or even result in financial loss. Here are some essential tips from
16 Jul 2024
There are many benefits and perks of owning a home, but for many people, maintaining their home’s gutters is not high on the proverbial list. Although a home’s gutters are not necessarily an aspect of the home that owners can actively enjoy, its required regular maintenance is an important and criti
12 Jul 2024
Are your buyers and sellers aware that if they have tax debt, SARS may legally intervene to restrict or impede the sale or purchase?
8 Jul 2024
A Real Estate company is selling a 1,124-square-meter plot in Clifton for R175 million, making it the most expensive piece of land per square meter on the market.
2 Jul 2024
When it comes to buying a home, misinformation can lead to costly mistakes and unnecessary stress. Let’s debunk some common myths to help you make informed decisions on your home buying journey.
2 Jul 2024
South Africans are increasingly struggling to repay their home loans, and many are not acting quickly enough to prevent foreclosures.
27 Jun 2024
Households choose to rent as high interest rates make homeownership unattainable High interest rates are pushing households to choose the rent option instead of homeownership, according to a survey.
25 Jun 2024
For many years, agents who left the industry and didn’t notify the PPRA often faced significant penalties when they wanted to re-register for their FFCs years later.
15 Jun 2024
What we as citizens of South Africa have experienced in the past 3 weeks in nothing short of a miracle. Lets be part of building up this beautiful nation with its awesome people.
14 Jun 2024
Buying a house may be a dream for many, but homeownership is far more intensive than owning.
6 Jun 2024
Inflation, stagnant salary growth, and high interest rates have made homeownership unaffordable for many South Africans, resulting in rent escalations as demand grows—which is good news for landlords.
3 Jun 2024
The SARB's Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the repurchase rate at its current level of 8.25% per year, meaning that the prime rate holds steady at 11.75%. The decision was unanimous.
24 May 2024
Disclose all defects or it could or face the consequences later Property sellers should avoid any legal or financial repercussions by offering full disclosure to buyers.
15 May 2024
“Bond-switching has been around for many years. It’s not really a new concept. It has probably been around for the time in which home loans have been granted to customers.
10 May 2024
Consumers waiting for an interest rate cut have – in all likelihood – an even longer wait ahead, with most experts now changing their predictions for a rate cut only towards year-end (if at all) instead of their previous mid-year predictions.
2 May 2024
Nominal house price growth in South Africa is still slow amid a weak economy and elevated interest rates despite expectations of interest rate cuts having been dialled back. Another factor that has held back some buyers is uncertainty over the outcome of the South African elections.
29 Apr 2024
The South African residential property market sector is in a rut but is poised for a gradual recovery.
26 Apr 2024
There is increased sales and rentals in the Western Cape compared to other regions as many households in provinces like Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal sell their properties to move to the Western Cape.
22 Apr 2024
The global pandemic accelerated the emerging adoption of remote work and flexi hours, ushering in a new era of hybrid work models that are reshaping not only the workplace and traditional office model, but also where we live, shop, and socialise.
17 Apr 2024
Property owners seeking to generate rental income will find the Western Cape to be a highly promising region.
10 Apr 2024
History and experience has taught us all that investing in property in the correct way at almost all times provides excellent outcomes and returns in the long term.
8 Apr 2024
High-net-worth (HNW) buyers see the Cape Town property market as extremely attractive. Lifestyle and climate are some of the biggest drivers in the sector, making it no surprise that locals and foreigners consider the country an ideal location for a holiday, retreat, or medical treatment.
3 Apr 2024
Investing in real estate has long been considered a reliable strategy for building wealth because while stocks and bonds are often the go-to investment options, property is a tangible asset which offers unique advantages that can accelerate wealth accumulation over time.
28 Mar 2024
Whilst electronic signatures have increased in popularity in modern business practice, their validity as it pertains to the sale of property agreements does not hold water under the current legal framework.
28 Mar 2024
South Africans are looking forward to a cut in the interest rate but for now the rate is once again kept unchanged at the Reserve Bank announcement yesterday.
25 Mar 2024
The popularity of Cape Town's Northern Suburbs for buyers and especially for semigrants from up north is due to better value for money, excellent infra-structure, excellent schools, well planned and maintained suburbs and amenities in close proximity.
21 Mar 2024
Despite the current buyers market conditions on the back of various indicators and local economic factors, sellers can certainly look forward to a positive change in market conditions in 2024.
18 Mar 2024
Savvy real estate investment is a journey through fluctuating markets, rife competition, trends, regulations, and emerging opportunities. Cultivating good habits can significantly boost the chances of success and maximise returns.
11 Mar 2024
In many cases sellers can improve the listing of their property by paying attention to cost effective changes that will certainly improve the house prior to listing and also bolster the value.
2 Mar 2024
The most important issue when purchasing a property, is buyer preparedness and knowledge, which can only be achieved after property research, market research and thought into the where, why, when, how, who and the long term objectives.
28 Feb 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, staying ahead of the curve is key for both buyers and sellers. “From cutting-edge design preferences to strategic location choices, understanding current and upcoming trends can make all the difference.
20 Feb 2024
A very popular categorization of the house market with terms of " buyers " or " sellers " market, but of late especially due to rising interest rates, surplus of stock on the market etc gave rise to buyers dictating in the marketplace, for real.
7 Feb 2024
To prevent that unwelcomed surprise in your final calculations, best to factor in all expenses and possible expenses when budgeting before the sale. Capital Gains Tax, which could be a substantial amount off your nett, must be considered from the " get go "
26 Jan 2024
The market certainly welcomes the news of an unchanged interest rate and certainly does look forward to a drop early in this year as a drop will certainly bring relief and lead to market stimulus that is much awaited.
17 Jan 2024
With the numerous factors at play including fuel prices, wars, post covid, CPI, etc etc, the news later this month with regards to interest rates will certainly be extremely interesting.
8 Jan 2024
Investors are always looking at opportunities to ensure maximum or better returns on their money and therefore the ever popular property market is no exception and now ao the trend of embracing green developments due to global trends and pressure of amongst others, climate change and sustainability.
10 Dec 2023
The ever present demand and supply factor is certainly playing its part again as people are relocating to the Western Cape from other provinces for reasons of, amongst others the good administration prevalent as well as the beauty of Cape Town and immediate surrounds.
10 Nov 2023
Making the fundamental change of location, distant locating due to a change of occupation or sourcing an opportunity is a daunting task and at times comes off the back of risk, but also poses risk going forward. Calculated risk should be the emphasis in this case.
26 Oct 2023
First time home buyers were able to enter the property market post Covid as interest rates were low at 7%, but since then, with the prime lending rate at 11.75% currently, 1st time buyers are cautious and in certain cases unable to make the leap.
4 Oct 2023
It is very important for sellers to ensure that the house is kept " showhouse ready " while on the market. Although at times quite taxing, this effort to ensure readiness for buyers to visit the property could certainly ensure a quicker sale and also with better results.
21 Sep 2023
The unchanged interest rate and possible downward trend within the next 6 months certainly is good news for the consumers in SA
14 Sep 2023
Can a tenant and/or a landlord cause improvements to the rented property without the consent of the other party of the lease agreement?
23 Aug 2023
Planning the move is a daunting task to say the least and proper planning will prevent much frustration indeed
8 Aug 2023
All gas Certificates of Compliance (CoCs) must now comply with the prescribed form, and gas compliance companies are prohibited from using any other form. Any other format of gas CoC will not be accepted starting from 1 May 2023.
13 Jun 2023
For most people, becoming a home owner is the ultimate dream but it’s also one of the largest financial investments they will ever make – and there’s a lot that they don’t tell you before you sign on the dotted line.
17 May 2023
Features that buyers are serious about in purchasing a new home
22 Mar 2023
It is compulsory for any seller of a property to complete a disclosure and declaration at the time of selling. This is enforced upon all estate agents by the Property Practioners Regulatory Authority.
14 Mar 2023
The maintenance tips below will not only prepare your home for winter, but also ensures timeous preparation against neglect that adversely affect your homes value.
7 Mar 2023
How to check what your Cape Town property is valued for by the City for rates purposes
8 Feb 2023
If ever the necessity to network aggressively was timeous, then now is that time.
28 Jan 2023
A 5 bedroom home with private offices and loads more in Sonstraal Heights Durbanville
18 Jan 2023
How to improve the coverage of your alarm battery during consistent loadshedding
12 Jan 2023
Land and property can be expected to dominate discussions this year, with a handful of bills making their way to President Cyril Ramaphosa to be signed into law.
16 Nov 2022
When an offer to purchase, including a suspensive condition pertaining to the raising of a bond at a specific amount and including a specific cut-off date, by a buyer has been accepted by the seller and signed by all and been witnessed, it is of utmost importance to monitor the progress and outcome.
28 Oct 2022
Due to city councils and municipalities encouraging developments within the urban edge and therefore avoiding extending the urban edge, developers now have the opportunity to purchase large stands and then pursue the optional sectional title avenue to increase the returns / return on investment.
14 Oct 2022
Valuables Rentals (Pty)Ltd is proud to recommend Landlord Legal for rental " insurance " cover for all our landlords. Excellent legal cover and " peace of mind " at a nominal cost.
24 Sep 2022
It is of utmost importance for buyers and sellers of property to understand what constitutes a suspensive condition and or special conditions in a Offer to purchase, property sale agreement.
21 Jul 2022
A legal opinion to note with regards to the issues around asbestos. From Miltons Matsemela Attorneys.
18 May 2022
Sales in May 2022 already around R10 Million
13 Apr 2022
How fulfilling when clients appreciate good service
29 Mar 2022
D'Urbanvale in the greater Durbanville offers true value for money in property with good growth per annum.
6 Mar 2022
Valuables Properties will auction No 66 Falcon Crest, Tyger Waterfront, Bellville
17 Feb 2022
The Property Practitioners Act has been implemented from 1 February 2022 with relevant impact on the industry as a whole.
27 Oct 2021
These are the ‘hidden’ costs you will pay when buying a house in South Africa
12 Jul 2021
Donavan Frahm of Valuables Properties for property services on the West Coast
8 Jul 2021
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10 Jun 2021
Valuables Properties sponsors a whole lamb for the lucky winner
27 May 2021
The values of properties in Blommenal Bellville have shown steady growth over the past 20 years and more
18 May 2021
A property portfolio enhancement opportunity
18 Jan 2021
It is of utmost importance for sellers to give notice to the bondholder informing them of the intention to sell and to avoid unnecessary penalties.
12 Nov 2020
Health tips and advise concerning household products for "handy" and diverse use in fighting germs and bacteria
29 Oct 2020
Buying a home is not child’s play and anyone who is considering making such an investment needs know the basics before signing.
2 Oct 2020
Interesting food for thought when considering a " BUY TO LET " acquisition.
1 Oct 2020
This erf in Plattekloof has options of single residential development or a sectional title plot and plan option for a developer.
19 Sep 2020
When committing to add a deposit to your Offer does indicate commitment to the transaction and certainly bares much value to a seller
15 Sep 2020
Let's talk Credit Score. How to repair your credit score? 1. Make your payments on time 2. Pay attention to your credit cards first 3. Avoid going to court 4. Don’t be brave by taking on to much debt 5. Keep your credit limits high and your due amounts low 6. Close unused credit accounts 7. Keep cre
19 May 2020
Letting out your property is certainly a financial alternative when faced to sell during this Covid 19 crisis period.
15 May 2020
There is no reason why you cannot purchase a property during the current lockdown
15 May 2020
Avoid the threat of legal action or repossession of your property/ies during or after this COVID19 crisis
8 May 2020
First time buyers need to see this as now is a good time to enter the property market
4 Feb 2020
Very important information for home owners with asbestos roofs. Good maintenance and preparation will certainly prevent the disappointment at the time of selling wrt value and bond applications for prospective buyers. See https://www.valuablesproperties.co.za/template/ArticleDisplay.vm/articleid/6293
6 Sep 2019
Excellent tips to improve your home and living areas
23 Feb 2019
It has been quite enlightening to witness the rapid and organised development of Pinehurst Durbanville since early 2012 and onwards as well as the steady rate of property values.
16 Feb 2019
Year on year property performance in De Oude Spruit Brackenfell
23 Jun 2018
Upmarket security estate living in Baronetcy Estate Plattekloof
12 Dec 2017
Your ongoing support and business is highly valued and our wish for you all is of abundant blessings in this festive Christmas season.
1 Dec 2017
One’s home is a place where one wishes to feel physically and psychologically safe. One’s home also offers one of the best opportunities for expressing one’s identity and uniqueness. It is a place where life is lived and memories are made.
24 Nov 2017
The process of selling your house starts with the decision to sell. Between this point and final transfer of ownership, many steps are involved.
10 Nov 2017
A property is one of the most VALUABLE possessions we possess. Any prospective seller would like to get the best VALUE for his/her property. What are those factors that could help or deter a seller from achieving VALUE?
7 Nov 2017
One of the frustrating things about property marketing, is having willing and able buyers, but not the right properties available to help them.
31 Oct 2017
At the time of writing, a number of 67491 properties are for sale in the Western Cape, with the average price at R3 260 905, according to Property24.
24 Oct 2017
With average sales time in excess of 2 months the "tips" provided here will have a significant impact on your sale turnaround time.
7 Sep 2017
Valuables Properties had the opportunity to sponsor the SAP netball team at the recent tournament
3 Apr 2017
Valuables Properties has a responsive website
29 Mar 2017
17 Oct 2016
Our offices at No76 De Bron Avenue, Kenridge, Durbanville
20 Dec 2015
We are opening offices in De Bron Avenue in Kenridge, Durbanville
30 Nov 2015
Valuables Properties billboard in Suikerbossie
19 Sep 2015
The website www.valuablesproperties.co.za for mobile phones
31 May 2014
27 May 2014
Interesting fact about a busy segment of the property market
20 May 2014
26 Sep 2013
A well maintained and exceptionally neat house will always fetch a top price
19 Sep 2013
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