A question often raised by home sellers is whether or not to choose to grant an exclusive mandate to a real estate agency. Explains Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group: “A question often asked is, is it not better to award an open mandate to several agencies to ensure maximum exposure to […]
In Q4 of 2023, and for the first time in 20 years, sectional title residential property prices rose at a faster pace than freehold prices , says Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group. Says Dr Golding: “Although growth in freehold house prices has long exceeded that of sectional title homes, a rebound […]
A question often raised by home sellers is whether or not to choose to grant an exclusive mandate to a real estate agency. Explains Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group : “A question often asked is, is it not better to award an open mandate to several agencies to ensure maximum exposure to […]
Historically, South African housing stock has been – and remains – predominantly freehold. However, with space at a premium and a large, young population, the market is experiencing a shift towards sectional title homes, says Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group. Says Dr Golding: “Then post-hard lockdown, when work-from-home space […]
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Make your home office a haven Many companies have embraced a hybrid way of working, allowing employees to work from home a few days per week. Therefore, creating an inspiring and inviting workspace in your home, will maximise the appeal of your property to a potential buyer. A thoughtfully designed space is conducive to greater […]
While unit sales in South Africa’s national housing market are slowing, sales in the five major metros have increased noticeably in the post-pandemic period, says Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group. Says Dr Golding: “If one were to ignore the 2021 rebound – or split those sales equally between the […]
Comments below by Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group With the inflation outlook deteriorating since the previous Monetary Policy Committee meeting – with the headline inflation rate again breaching the upper limit of the 4-6% target for the second consecutive month at 7.4% in June 2022, it was inevitable that […]
Given the fragile state of the local economic recovery, with high unemployment, rising poverty levels and household finances under pressure from rising prices – including the prospect of another significant hike in the fuel price next month (June) as government’s temporary R1.50 per litre general fuel levy subsidy ends, one could argue that any increase […]