
Don’t wait any longer to buy or invest in Jo’burg
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Today’s interest rate cuts underline the urgency with which buyers and investors should be purchasing properties in Johannesburg, says Denese Zaslansky, CEO of

Positives stack up for Jo’burg real estate market
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The weather in Johannesburg may be getting colder as winter rolls in, but the city’s property market continues to heat up rapidly, driven by lower interest rate

FIRZT strengthens local ties by supporting Northcliff schools
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The FIRZT Realty group, which recently opened a new West Rand office, is proud to announce its latest community action initiative

Off-plan purchases: Is it time to jump in?
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As things turn positive for the real estate market, developers are quickly becoming more active than they have been for some time

The hidden costs of infrastructure backlogs for CoJ residents
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Johannesburg is losing out on many of the benefits it could be getting from planned densification

Buyers seeking less home, more lifestyle
Category Buying / Selling Advice
Some homebuyers and owners still associate the idea of downsizing with a loss of status, especially if they own a large family residence

Midrand: A gem for homebuyers with 50 years of polish
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As the new Waterfall City commercial hub continues its rapid development, Midrand is being described as the “new Sandton”

Levies v the ‘hidden costs’ of freehold ownership
Category Buying / Selling Advice
You don’t like the idea of having to pay levies, you should compare these to all the extra costs that freehold property owners also have to pay

Stash rate cut savings in your bond for major benefits
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This week’s interest rate cut of 25 percentage points brings the repo rate to 7,75% and the prime lending rate to 11,25% - and also creates a golden opportunity

FIRZT expands into flourishing West Rand market
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The FIRZT Realty Group is expanding its Gauteng presence, with the latest development being the addition of a team of top agents on the West Rand.