Buying a Home
These posts guide first-time buyers and seasoned homeowners through financing, legal processes, inspections, and choosing the right home. Get the knowledge you need to navigate today’s competitive property market with confidence.
Tread carefully with shared ownership
There are many reasons why people decide to buy property together with someone else: because…
18 February 2021
When families buy property together
More families are looking at buying a home together as a way to save costs…
29 October 2020
Property as inheritance: Pros and cons
Many people want to leave behind a beloved family home to their spouse and heirs.…
1 October 2020
Who has greater risk: Buyer or seller?
It is standard practice that the seller appoints the transfer attorney during a property transaction.…
23 September 2020
Women show force as home buyers
More women are first-time home buyers in South Africa than men, and have been for…
27 August 2020
First-time buyers contribute to market recovery
The property market is holding steady in challenging times, with the lower end of the…
2 July 2020
Best home buying conditions in decades
The property sector welcomes the latest rate cut because it spells relief for financially stressed…
28 May 2020
Best conditions to buy property in years – but are there buyers?
In these uncertain and economically challenging times, the latest rate cut brings welcome relief for…
16 April 2020
Young professionals are changing the housing market
Signing up for a bond and making a purchase on a sizable house in the…
20 February 2020
Co-ownership: How to avoid legal pitfalls
Co-ownership is growing in popularity among homebuyers in South Africa. Take care though, warns Robert…
13 February 2020
