Strand & Gordan’s Bay property market skyrockets
During the past season, the property market in Strand and Gordan’s Bay has seen excellent sales figures, and role players expect these high figures to continue climbing.
With the 2010 World Cup putting South Africa on the map in the property market, most of these sales were to owner-occupiers. The world is seeing South Africa in a different light. People are starting to realise the potential of our country and consider buying property here a stable investment.
Century City hosts new development
A new development of 179 apartments, townhouses and villas, called Waterstone, is being launched at Century City. The cost of this prestigious development is around R200-million.
With 53 water-fronting villas situated on a private island, Waterstone will be one of the most sought-after residential addresses in Cape Town. It will also host 112 low-rise, walk-up apartments and 13 townhouses.
Diep Rivier’s Urban Spin creates a stir
A new project on Main Road, Diep Rivier, called Urban Spin, is creating a stir with all its units sold out within months.
The new residential units in Diep Rivier, Cape Town, will have its first units available in July/August this year. Urban Spin will consist of 90 sectional title units in three storey blocks, enclosing a central courtyard with gardens, basement parking, 24 hour security within electrified fencing, a gymnasium, pool, internet café and a launderette.
Bloemfontein gets R60m business hotel
Protea Hotels will be launching a new R60m business hotel in Bloemfontein, which is set to open in April next year. Construction on the 94-bedroomed hotel, named Protea Hotel Willow Lake, has started late May.
Regional Director for Protea Hotels, Mr Bill Ford, said that business hotels have proven to be successful as with Protea Hotel Nelspruit and Protea Hotel Mafikeng and it is this model that will be used for Protea Hotel Willow Lake.
Choose the right bond for you
There are so many homeloan choices available; it may be hard to identify the bond that is right for you. All banks provide a homeloan for anywhere from 10 to 30 years, repayable monthly at an interest rate margin lower than prime rate. All of them look so attractive – how do you make a choice?
Everyone has different needs and circumstances and everyone requires unique solutions. You need to choose a bond that best suits your needs and situation and that best meets your requirements.
Self-employed buyers – make the bond application stress-free
If you are self-employed and looking into buying a home for yourself, make sure you have all the paperwork ready, so that you can save time and start looking for your dream home.
There is more paperwork involved if you are a self-employed person, especially if you are trying to obtain a bond. No matter how well your business is doing, questions will be asked, and proof must be given