Team Lydia & Andre – eXp South Africa – Real Estate Agents
Durbanville Property Professionals
The real estate market is constantly evolving, and so are the preferences of homebuyers. As arguably the largest generation in the workforce, millennials are playing a significant role in shaping the housing market. If you’re a home seller looking to attract millennial buyers, it’s crucial to understand their preferences.
Selling your home can be a stressful event, but with the right preparation and knowledge, it can be exciting and rewarding. Whether you’re a first-time seller or have sold properties before, understanding the overall process is key to staying organized and making informed decisions.
Durbanville Property Market Update – June 2023: Understanding the State of the Property Market in Durbanville in the northern suburbs of Cape Town: Insights and Analysis, in Durbanville…
Learn how to make sure that the market analysis is done diligently, and that the CORRECT data is used to calculate your homes estimated value. The last thing you want is to make important decisions based on incorrect assumptions. In this video we explain what to look out for when determining your home’s estimated value.
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“Too many cooks spoil the broth”. If you’re a seller, you’ve probably come across the terms “sole mandate” and “open mandate” during your home selling journey, and they may leave you feeling uncertain. To help you make an informed decision, let’s explore the differences between sole and open mandates:
Property sale agreements in South Africa MUST be signed in wet ink and MAY NOT be signed digitally. Why is that?……..
Understanding the clauses in the Offer to Purchase (OTP) document can prevent potential pitfalls and help maintain a positive buying and selling experience, and it is essential to ensure a seamless transaction.
Durbanville Property Market Update – November 2022: Let’s have a look at some indicators which will give us an idea of what the current state of the property market is in Durbanville, in the northern suburbs of Cape Town…
Selling a property for full price or close to asking price can be challenging, especially in a market where supply outweighs demand. Everybody is looking for a bargain which means that sellers are going to have to convince buyers that their home is well worth its asking price.
These days, buyers are very well informed. Thanks to internet access and property portals, buyers have access to all sorts of information that they can use against sellers in order to lower the asking price. To negotiate towards achieving your full asking price, you need to be as well researched as buyers are so that you can convince the buyer that your property is indeed worth the full asking price in comparison to what else is available.
Below are some further tips for sellers who want to sell at full value:
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If you’ve finally decided to buy property, you shouldn’t settle for a house you can’t call home. On average, it takes a minimum of approximately five years to see real returns on real estate investments.
Given that you will likely stay in the home for quite some time, you really cannot afford to settle for a house you don’t love.
Continue reading06 July 2020
Many of us have been forced to work from home due to current circumstances, and it may even become the new norm. Here are some essential tips to ensure to ensure a productive workday…
Working from home can be quite challenging – especially if you are sharing the space with other family members and pets.
SET UP A SECLUDED SPACE
Continue reading01 June 2020
If you need to move in the near future, you should start planning so that you can ensure the safety of you and your family during the whole process.
Firstly, make sure you are allowed to move under the lockdown regulations and specific lockdown level at the time of your move (lockdown levels may also differ from one region to another)
Here are some tips for making your move as safe and stress-free as possible:
IF YOU’RE MOVING BY YOURSELF:
Continue reading30 May 2020
Estate agents are allowed to operate and conduct property viewings again at lockdown Alert Level 3.
We must, however, take all possible measures to conduct viewings safely and with the safety of all our clients in mind.
The following protocols must be adhered to by all parties:
14 May 2020
The previous regulations regarding moving during level 4, have been relaxed a bit more. These are the new conditions:
27 April 2020
The Covid19 pandemic and the various measures to try to contain it, have impacted every one of us in various ways – and our real estate industry is no different. We are almost at the end of a strict 5 week lockdown period, and government has announced a phased approach to easing the lockdown in stages and at various levels (level 1 to 5), with an easing of restrictions from level 5 to level 4 as from the 1st of May 2020.
HOW WILL PROPERTY PRICES BE AFFECTED?