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Status quo on interest rates

The Reserve Bank decided this week to leave interest rates unchanged, which means that the repo rate remains at 6,75% and the prime lending rate at 10,25%...

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Positives stack up for Jo’burg real estate market

The weather in Johannesburg may be getting colder as winter rolls in, but the city’s property market continues to heat...

FIRZT strengthens local ties by supporting Northcliff schools

The FIRZT Realty group, which recently opened a new West Rand office, is proud to announce its latest community action...

Off-plan purchases: Is it time to jump in?

As things turn positive for the real estate market, developers are quickly becoming more active than they have been for...

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The hidden costs of infrastructure backlogs for CoJ residents

Johannesburg is losing out on many of the benefits it could be getting from planned densification

Buyers seeking less home, more lifestyle

Some homebuyers and owners still associate the idea of downsizing with a loss of status, especially if they own a large...

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Midrand: A gem for homebuyers with 50 years of polish

As the new Waterfall City commercial hub continues its rapid development, Midrand is being described as the “new...

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Levies v the ‘hidden costs’ of freehold ownership

You don’t like the idea of having to pay levies, you should compare these to all the extra costs that freehold property...

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Stash rate cut savings in your bond for major benefits

This week’s interest rate cut of 25 percentage points brings the repo rate to 7,75% and the prime lending rate to...

FIRZT expands into flourishing West Rand market

The FIRZT Realty Group is expanding its Gauteng presence, with the latest development being the addition of a team of...

Budget focus on local government a positive for property

From a real estate point of view, one of the most important aspects of this week’s mini-Budget is the fresh focus on...

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