Win With No Transfer Duty

It is sensible to become informed regarding the current legislation involving transfer duties. At Homefair, our recommendation is that you contact a professional property finance consultant when deciding to buy property. Transfer Duty Threshold The Ministry of Finance...

3 Great Things About Cluster Living

Are you in the market for a new home?  If you’re wondering whether cluster living might be the way to go, here are 3 great things about living in these secure complexes that we think are worth considering. 1.    Security Considerations One of the major reasons why...

Buy-To-Let Property Management

Buy-to-let properties are becoming increasingly popular in South Africa and it’s easy to understand why. These provide the owner with an investment that has long term security: going on current trends the house price is likely to be considerably higher if they...

The Subtle Art Of Negotiation

Buying property is a business transaction like any other. Just as the price of a car can be negotiated with a dealer, so can the asking price of a property be negotiated with a Seller. Here are 5 tips you can use to negotiate the best deal. 1.    Do Your Homework...

7 Worst Home Buying Mistakes

Buying a house is possibly up there as one of the most important decisions you will make. But many people plunge headlong into it without proper planning. By a strange twist of fate most people tend to make the same mistakes when it comes to buying a house.  Buying a...

Voetstoots And Your Rights

South Africans keen on buying or selling property, should be aware of their rights in relation to the voetstoots clause. Now, voetstoots is as South African as Oom Schalk’s Peach Brandy – but what does it mean and what bearing does it have on the purchase of...