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...

Home Loan Advice: 3 Top Tips

Every cloud has a silver lining and one good thing to come out of the recession is that property has become more affordable. As a result, more and more people are queuing at the bank to apply for home loans. If you’re one of them, here are some Homefair tips on how to...

Great Load Shedding Tips

While load shedding can be a very annoying inconvenience, it should also be a wakeup call for homeowners to get serious about how they use power to avoid strain on the already limited resources. Reducing your power demand not only saves you money, but also translates...

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...

5 Home Safety Tips

Home is where the heart is, but peace-of-mind only comes when your home is safe and secure. When it comes to protecting your investments, it is common knowledge that it is better to be safe than sorry. Here are five quick and easy safety tips that will help you stay...