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Covid-19 has had a huge effect on all aspects of South African lifestyles, not least of which is the effect it has had on our perception of our homes. Never before have we had to spend so much time in our own living spaces, or had to perform so many different tasks in the same place. For many of us, this has meant discovering the limitations of our current properties, triggering a search for a more suitable home in which to enjoy our new normal. Luckily, there has never been a better time to … [Read more...] about 3 Things to do when hitting the property market

Covid-19 has had an unprecedented effect on business in South Africa, with significant knock-on implications for commercial property. According to Craig Mott, Cape Town Regional Sales Manager for the Rawson Property Group, understanding these implications – and how to accommodate the resulting trends – is essential for investors looking to safeguard the performance of their commercial portfolios. “Office space has probably seen the most obvious shifts post-lockdown,” says Mott. “A lot of … [Read more...] about Shifting Commercial Property Trends

Anyone keeping an eye on South Africa’s financial situation will be well aware of the recent spate of interest rate cuts implemented by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). These have taken the prime lending rate from 9.75% in January to an eyebrow-raising low of 7% as of late July. Substantial drops like these are so rare as to be nearly unprecedented in our country and offer extraordinary opportunities for investors, particularly in sectors like property. However, according to Schalk van … [Read more...] about How interest rates work and why they may not go up any time soon

The middle of a pandemic may not feel like a natural time for a property uptick, but real estate agents around the country are reporting record sales since lockdown restrictions were lifted. According to Tony Clarke, MD of the Rawson Property Group, the surge in activity is due to a series of events contributing to nearly irresistible, once-in-a-lifetime investment conditions. “Having entered lockdown at the tail end of a long market contraction, property prices were already offering … [Read more...] about Property Market Being Driven by Record Sales

You could purchase a mobile stand alone turn key office for around R150K as in the video below OR take Craig Mott, Cape Town Regional Sales Manager for the Rawson Property Group's advice. https://youtu.be/F99CsRcbh-w Running a business from home suddenly seems like a very modern and appealing option. The traditional office space is fast becoming passé, with entrepreneurs the world over embracing remote work and distributed workforces especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to … [Read more...] about In the Market for a Home Office?

The South African property market went from a multi-year market contraction straight into the chaos wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic. While experts were cautiously optimistic for a market recovery post-lockdown, the economic crisis, unprecedented unemployment levels and reduced consumer spending promised a long and slow return to healthy growth. However, recent statistics recorded by the Rawson Property Group suggest the light at the end of the tunnel may be closer than anyone … [Read more...] about Property rebounds with record-breaking activity post lockdown

With interest rates at record lows, South African homeowners have been given some relief on their bond repayments. However, many are still struggling to meet their monthly obligations thanks to the embattled economy, widespread pay cuts and ever-increasing unemployment. National Admin Hub Manager for Rawson Finance, Leonard Kondowe, offers some advice on alternative options to get homeowners through a difficult time and advises them to consult with their lenders. “The most important thing … [Read more...] about Relief options for homeowners under pressure

Millions of property owners around the globe are currently locked down in their homes, wondering what effect this pandemic will have on their most valuable assets. According to Schalk van der Merwe, franchisee for the Rawson Helderberg Group, the precise effect on the property market is currently impossible to predict – the situation changes day by day and hour by hour. One thing he can say for certain, however, is that things are definitely not just standing still. Van der Merwe says the … [Read more...] about Real estate’s new world order

Here’s how to make the most of today’s market South Africa is currently firmly in a buyers’ market, with an abundance of properties on offer at extraordinary value. Combined with the recently slashed prime lending rate (now a rock-bottom 8.75%) and lower transfer duty threshold (R1 million), there has seldom been a better time for first-time buyers to get a foot in the market. Craig Mott, Cape Town Regional Sales Manager for the Rawson Property Group, shares his tips on making the most of … [Read more...] about First time buyer?