Welcome to PRO-PROP Property Consultants

PRO-PROP Property Consultants is a name which features proudly among the ranks of the established Estate Agencies in Cape Town. The Company specialises in residential Real Estate and broking of International property.

Signs Your Kitchen Needs to Be Remodeled

June 25th, 2009

New KitchenWhether you have only lived in your home three months, three years, or even thirty years, there may come a time when you want a change. We often associate change with buying a new home, but there is a way that you make a change without having to make another large purchase. If you are looking for a change, when it comes to your home, you way want to think about renovating your kitchen.

When it comes to kitchen remodeling, there are many homeowners who wonder why they should Read the rest of this entry »

Determining The Listing Price

June 13th, 2009

When it comes to buying a home, most  potential buyers will use the listing price as the number one factor to determine the homes that they look at. Even though you and a Realtor may determine the asking price, the buyer will determine the selling price. If the price is too high, most buyers won’t give it a second thought - which is why  you want to determine the marketing price carefully.

If you set the correct price, you’ll notice a much faster sale. Setting the right marketing price will also Read the rest of this entry »

Home Landscaping

June 9th, 2009

Do-it-yourself-landscaping tips

Home landscaping does not just involve sticking plants into your empty front garden or backyard and making it look “green”. When designing and landscaping your own home, you need to invest some time and put in a lot of creativity to beautify your front lawn or backyard.

Here are some do-it-yourself tips to landscape your lawn: Read the rest of this entry »

When Your Home Isn’t Selling

May 26th, 2009

What To Do When Your Home Isn’t Selling

When you sell your home, the process is almost like going to a job interview. Selling a home involves presentation, which is one of the key factors that determine the outcome. Although this may sound a bit weird, presentation is a way of life in the world of real estate. Buyers in today’s market look for good presentation – many basing their final decisions on it.

If the property you are selling comes with a garage, Read the rest of this entry »

Foreign Home Owners

May 17th, 2009

In 2004, only 2189 residential properties were owned privately by foreign individuals; a number that has by this year risen to 30661 - which represents about 0,56% of all residential properties (or 35,000 foreign owners who own 30,661 properties in South Africa) - under half of which are inland freehold properties.

These figures show that not only is the percentage of properties owned Read the rest of this entry »

The Recession That Was

April 15th, 2009

Not too long ago Cees Bruggemans was admonished for being an alarmist when an article was published in which he warned that the world was heading into a recession. Following the previous post on this blog, it is somewhat prophetic that he release the following article today.

(Take time to read also at REAP Club - ‘Our next economic upswing another long one‘) Read the rest of this entry »

Gauging the Bottom

April 14th, 2009

Finding a real estate markets ‘bottom’ is no easy task - especially in these complicated financial times. Experienced investors will tell you that it is a fool’s game to try to find the bottom to make a buying decision … because as you wait and analyze the property market  it makes its own moves and once you finally realise it the market’s usually on its way up.

Historically, the bottom of markets have lasted Read the rest of this entry »

South Africa 2010 Host Cities

April 9th, 2009

With little over a year to the South Africa 2010 Fifa World Cup this clip tours the host cities (accompanied by music by Johnny Clegg - The Crossing. “O siyeza - We are Coming”.

Seven ‘New’ Natural Wonders of The World

March 27th, 2009

Table MountainTable Mountain has been nominated as one of the seven natural wonders of the world.There are over 30 other nominees and to stay in the race Table Mountain needs to be in at least 11th position by 7 July 2009 and the only way we can get there is if you vote. You can only vote once in each round so please show your support for the Cape Town by voting for Table Mountain.

Click HERE to cast your vote!

Cruising Khayelitsha

March 22nd, 2009

Vicky's B&BThe biggest and youngest (est. 1984) township on the Cape Flats - Khayelitsha translates to ‘new home’ - is bustling with entrepreneurial activity.

  • Bed & Breakfast - Vicky’s B&B is popular among tourists and offers an authentic experience Read the rest of this entry »