Investors Look Globally For 2nd Homes

On September 30, 2007, in International Property, Property Finance, by Colin Gorvett

One only has to go to a local golf club or gym to meet some of the many Europeans that have retired to South Africa – enjoying our great climate … and their pensions made more favourable by the exchange rate. As travel and communication becomes more accessible, peoples choices of business and residence becomes [...]

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Investors Buying Florida

On September 17, 2007, in Feature Properties, International Property, by Colin Gorvett

Price crashes in the Florida (USA) property market are the buying signals for the astute investor. California’s wealthy have earmarked Florida for their property investments – to capitalise on the lower taxes and the favourable house prices. Investors from the UK account for some 21% of the states overseas buyers. Send to Facebook

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What is the NCA?

On September 17, 2007, in Property Finance, by Jessica Linde

The National Credit Act came into effect on the 1st of June 2007 with all Credit Providers being required to comply with the Act in order to continue lending. Its main objectives are to: – alleviate the over-indebtedness of consumers; and – regulate the credit industry Send to Facebook

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Athlone

On September 15, 2007, in Athlone, by Colin Gorvett

ATHLONE is a suburb of Cape Town in the South Eastern Suburbs to the south of the N2 highway, named after Alexander Cambridge - 1st Earl of Athlone who was Governor-General of the Union of South Africa from 1924 to 1930. Send to Facebook

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Plumstead

On September 15, 2007, in Plumstead, by Colin Gorvett

PLUMSTEAD, a fairly large suburb named after a district in the London borough of Greenwich in England, is situated between Constantia, Wynberg, and Diep River in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. Send to Facebook

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Colour Expert Shares Tips for Painting the House

On September 13, 2007, in General, by Colin Gorvett

A great exterior paint job should make passersby think, “What a lovely home.” But if you get it wrong, people who drive by will wonder, “What were they thinking?” Send to Facebook

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