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Lightstone Property Index - March 2021
Thursday, 15 April 2021Annual house price inflation was recorded at 4,0% at the end of February 2021 signifying yet another positive increase from the previous month.
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Friday, 12 March 2021National house price inflation was 3.5% at the end of January
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Wednesday, 27 January 2021Gauteng is currently growing at 1.4% while Limpopo and Eastern Cape buck the trend growing at more than 5%
read moreNovember Property Index
Monday, 07 December 2020National house price inflation was 2.2% at the end of October 2020...
read moreFirst time buyers go straight for the mid-market
Wednesday, 25 November 2020In the November edition of the Property Newsletter we take a look at first-time buyers in the residential market. We explore the most popular valuation bands buyers opt for, identify the top ten suburbs in each of the major cities, and discover a surprise leader in first-time property sales outside of the cities.
read moreCautious optimism as buyers breathe life into residential property
Monday, 26 October 2020Low interest rates, correction of house prices and opening-up of economy spurs renewed interest...
read moreWill shift to coastal living accelerate as Covid19 changes the way we work?
Wednesday, 30 September 2020Covid19 could reshape South Africa’s work landscape – and with it where many people choose to live. While the full impact of the pandemic is yet to be felt, it is creating opportunities...
read moreHouse price index for August 2020
Saturday, 05 September 2020National inflation rate at 2.15% The Low and Mid value segments continue to buck the market trend by growing by more than 5% annually while the High and Luxury segments are inflating at a lower rate below 2% per annum.
read moreSingle women dominate SA's home market
Sunday, 30 August 2020More women are first time home buyers in South Africa than men. That’s an empowering shift from previous trends.
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Jason Lee has a BA LLB degree from the University of Cape Town. In recent years Jason has acted as legal and corporate advisor to South African based property financiers, developers, investors and realtors in multi-million rand deals in both South Africa and abroad. Since the publication of his best selling books "Making Money out of Property in South Africa" and "Fast Forward Your Retirement Through Property", Jason has been featured in a number of South African magazines and newspapers and has done guest appearances on Summit TV, SAFM, Metro FM, and Cape Talk.
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- Property Deal Assessor Tool
- E-Book: Commercial Property Valuation Methods and Due Diligence Procedures
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- Why the National Credit Act will not affect you
- Blow the Bank Away with this Professionally Presented Assets and Liabilities / Sources of Income and Monthly Cash Flow Summary
- Affordability and bond repayments calculators
- Looking to invest in property but stymied by a lack of finance? : Interview with Jason Lee
- Increase Your Buying Power With This 6 Step Guide to Forming a Property Investment Club
- The Making Money out of Property Business Plan for Procuring Bank Finance
- Memorandum of Agreement to procure equity funding
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- What does management of your property portfolio entail
- Get help: Property Management Companies
- Precedent lease agreements used by Jason Lee
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- Rental Deferral Agreement - Commercial
- TPN Lease Pack
- Builder's Contract
- Evictions done right
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