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Leadhome Blog
1M ago
In the face of South Africa’s strenuous economic conditions, characterised by a 5.9% consumer inflation rate and notably high interest rates (with the repo rate at 8.25% and the prime lending rate at 11.75%), the housing market’s resilience emerges as particularly noteworthy. A recent Residential Property Price Inflation (RPPI) report covered eight major municipalities across ..read more
Leadhome Blog
2M ago
Property agents suffer a poor reputation, with the blanket perception being that they’re only interested in securing sole mandates, maximising commissions, playing the buyer and the seller against each other and engaging in a cutthroat bun fight to close the deal, likened to vultures, circling above, ready to swoop down on unsuspecting prey – the ..read more
Leadhome Blog
5M ago
Leadhome CEO Grant Smee weighs in on the state of property technology in South Africa As technology continues to disrupt traditional industries, from fintech revolutionising the financial sector to legal tech streamlining legal processes, one can’t help but wonder: Is property technology lagging? Leadhome, a leading online property sales company in South Africa, sheds light ..read more
Leadhome Blog
5M ago
The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets bi-monthly to assess the nation’s economic conditions and adjust interest rates accordingly. While these decisions are scrutinised by economists and financial advisors for their impact on borrowing costs, including home loans, there are those who trade in property who often offer opinions about when and ..read more
Leadhome Blog
1y ago
PART 1 [LISTEN TO PODCAST] You’re selling your home, the valuation has been concluded and you have signed a mandate with a reputable agent and agency. Your home has been properly photographed and listed in the correct price bracket, is being actively marketed across all the correct portals, attracting a pool of buyers ready to ..read more
Leadhome Blog
1y ago
Fun, family and food – the festive season is upon us once again! After a busy year, the joyous times of the festive season are practically here and many of us will get the opportunity to relax a little while indulging in all the trappings of the holiday season, including all the many culinary delights ..read more
Leadhome Blog
1y ago
With the South African repo rate on the increase and inflation high consumers feeling the pinch are searching for ways to save money. Banks and bond originators tempt homeowners struggling to meet suddenly higher than anticipated repayments with the prospect to switch and pay less on their home loans. It’s the interest rate rat race. But ..read more
Leadhome Blog
1y ago
We are all feeling the strain of higher-than-forecast inflation, high food and energy costs, currency depreciation, record load shedding and, inevitably, repo rate hikes as our Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) struggles to curb July’s reported 7.8% inflation levels. So, with the latest in an uninterrupted series of repo rate hikes, 75 bps on 22 September ..read more
Leadhome Blog
1y ago
At Leadhome our goal is to help you sell your property AND save you money. In fact, our whole business model is about helping you sell your property faster and for the best possible price by combining technology and our high-performance estate agents’ professional and area expertise ..read more
Leadhome Blog
1y ago
Buying your first home is truly a life-changing life event. For many, the prospect of owning a property means that you have made a sound investment in building wealth over time. However, the decision to buy a propety can be stressful, as, being able to afford to purchase a new home and meet home loan repayments ..read more