Property Seekers

Comprehensive Guide To Real Estate In South Africa

Tag: Distressed Property

  • More Signs Of A Buyers Market In 2023 And 2024

    More Signs Of A Buyers Market In 2023 And 2024

    A report by Lightstone Property indicates an 80% rise in forced property sales, signaling a buyers' market in 2023. Many buyers, drawn by low interest rates during Covid (7% in 2020, below 8% until May 2022), now struggle with repayments as rates hit 11.75% by May 2023. Initially, low rates encouraged new buyers and upgrades,…

  • The Dangers Of Buying A Distressed Property

    The Dangers Of Buying A Distressed Property

    The property market is a very dynamic industry that is constantly adapting to meet the demands of buyers and sellers. Over the most recent 12-month period the pendulum has shifted toward a predominately buyers market.  According to the data from FNB Home Loans as much as 25% of properties are put on the market due...