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A couple of weeks into 2014 we already notice some very interesting trends. Only a handful of properties come onto the market, and when they do, we are swamped with enquiries, especially in the price bracket below R2 000 000. In January we listed a property in Linden for R1 780 000, had an open viewing hour which were attended by 25 groups of buyers on our database, had a few offers and the property was sold - all within a few days of listing. In February we listed and sold a property for R2 490 000 within a week. At one of our show houses, we had 44 groups of buyers within a 3 hour period.

In the areas we serve, it seems to be more of a seller's market than a buyer's market, and sellers who are considering to sell, should use the shortage of properties and growing buyers'interest to their own benefit.

The first article in our newletter is about the property market in 2014, with some interesting statistics. If you are thinking of moving this year, we share some tips on packing and moving. If renovations are on the to do list, the article "Renovations:Plan before you swing the mallet", may be of interest. Lastly, we share a well-illustrated article compiled by ADT about the prevention of gate derailings, which unfortunately is becoming a common problem in Johannesburg.

Please remember that we love referrals! If you know of someone whom we can help with selling or renting a property, or with finding their dream home to buy or rent, please send us their contact details. We promise to take good care of them.

Kind regards
The LINPROP TEAM
Daleen van der Linde
082 600 7894
Carina van der Linde
082 603 8694

What to expect of the property market in 2014

Property trends | Buying tips | Selling tips

It came as a bit of a surprise when the South African Reserve Bank announced an increase in its interest rate by 50 basis points as of 30 January. Most economists predicted that interest rates would only be increased late in 2014 or early 2015. But the interest rate is only one of the factors which will influence property prices this year. Let’s have a look at a few others. More...

Packing and moving tips

Buying tips | Selling tips

Moving can be a very traumatic experience, but with proper planning, it is not such a daunting task. We share some tips. More...

Renovations: Plan before you swing the mallet

Home renovation is the best way to increase the value of your property and improve the quality of your lifestyle. If you don’t intend on selling, the money you spend on renovating will be an investment in the comfort and enjoyment of your house. However, it is easy to get carried away with the excitement of doing up a home and overcapitalise by spending money that can never be recouped if you do decide to sell. More...

Secure your gate to prevent derailings

Community news | Security

Derailing of gates is a real and growing problem in Johannesburg. Criminals do this to get access to properties. Measures can be taken to prevent this. More...

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