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ANOTHER MONTH WITHOUT ANY INTEREST RATE CUTS
Many will undoubtedly be disappointed to hear that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) did not choose to cut interest rates at their latest meeting, announcing instead that interest rates will remain stable at 8.25% (repo rate), leaving the prime lending rate at 11.75%. Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett, says that this announcement is disappointing. “W
Read moreTHE IMPACT OF THE REPO RATE ON YOUR HOME LOAN
If you hold any kind of debt, it is important to keep a close eye on interest rates: as interest rates go up, so do your monthly repayments. The interest rate that your bank charges is based on the repo rate which is set by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). To help you stay on top of this, we’ll explain what the repo rate is, how it is set, and, critically, its impact on your home loan.
Read moreINTEREST RATES TO HOLD STEADY FOR NOW
Although not quite the cut most homeowners were hoping for, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced today that interest rates will remain stable at 8.25% (repo rate), leaving the prime lending rate at 11.75%. While a cut would have created more welcomed relief, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett, says that this announcement will at least avoid placing f
Read moreRE/MAX NATIONAL HOUSING REPORT Q4 2023
Another Quarter of Muted Growth The ramifications of high interest rates are still being felt in the fourth quarter of 2023, with fewer transactions occurring and leaving room for only marginal house price appreciation. According to Lightstone Property data, as at 10 January 2024, the number of transfers (both bonded and unbonded) recorded at the Deeds Office for the period Octo
Read moreGOOD NEWS FOR HOMEOWNERS: INTEREST RATES REMAIN UNCHANGED
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced today that interest rates will remain stable at 8.25% (repo rate), leaving the prime lending rate at 11.75%. This comes as some much-needed relief as many debt holders are struggling to keep up with repayments, even at the current rates. Given that inflation increased to 5,4% in September from 4,8% in August, it is understandable that interest rates
Read moreRE/MAX SA WINS ‘BEST USE OF DIGITAL OUT OF HOME’ AT GLOBAL AWARDS
For their innovative marketing efforts, RE/MAX of Southern Africa – in partnership with Mark1, Innovocean, AdMakers International and Hivestack – won Gold at The Wires in London for Best Use of Digital Out Of Home. The award was won based on the brand’s Anamorphic pDOOH billboard campaign that ran at the V&A Waterfront mall in November 2022. The anamorphic programmatic for
Read moreDIFFERENT TYPES OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Estate agent, property broker, and property practitioner: what’s in a name? In an increasingly international world, terminology is becoming confusing. When it comes to renting, selling, and/or buying a new home, it can be useful to know the difference (if there is any) between an estate agent, property broker, practitioner, realtor, a buyer’s agent, a seller’s agent,
Read moreRE/MAX NATIONAL HOUSING REPORT Q3 2023
Market Adjusts to Higher Interest Rates The third quarter of 2023 produced a mixed bag of results for the local housing market. While overall performance is down year-on-year, there is minor improvement on the previous quarter’s results. According to Lightstone Property data, as at 04 October 2023, the number of transfers (both bonded and unbonded) recorded at the Deeds Office for the
Read moreINTEREST RATES LEFT UNCHANGED AT LATEST MPC MEETING
Debt holders can let out a sigh of relief as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced today that interest rates will remain stable at 8.25% (repo rate), leaving the prime lending rate at 11.75%. With inflation dropping to 4,7% in July, most economists predicted that interest rates would hold steady at this meeting. “The decision to keep interest rates stable is a reassuring outcome t
Read moreTHE COST OF A LONG-DISTANCE MOVE IN SOUTH AFRICA
A long-distance move is a complicated exercise, no matter whether you’re relocating for that dream job, retiring, or living out your dream of moving to the countryside. Probably the most critical of these complications is what it will cost you to make the move. To help you formulate a budget and a foolproof moving plan, we’ll take you through the possible charges for a long-distance mo
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Read moreDOWNSIZING YOUR HOME: THE BIG DECISION TO GO SMALL
Tiny homes are a growing trend – internationally and in South Africa. Although downsizing to a smaller house or apartment may not appeal to everyone, there may well come a time when downsizing just makes more sense. Maintaining a largely underutilised property doesn’t always make financial sense if the family has shrunk and the children have fled the nest. With the increasing cost of l
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