Eiendomsnuus Herfs 2011

Welkom in die nuwe seisoen

Welkom in die winter van 2011 en baie welkom in ‘n  nuwe interessante seisoen in die eiendomsmark! Die mark is aan die draai – soos ‘n seekat op rolskaatse met baie beweging in alle rigtings.

Ons het reeds in die eerste 6 weke van hierdie jaar meer kopers uitgevat as in die hele 2010 maar dis nie dieselfde kopers van die goeie slegte ou dae voor die resessie nie. Hulle is slim en geduldig en party van die Januarie-oes is steeds met ons, op soek na daardie diamant. En dit is presies waaraan daar ‘n tekort is, goeie eiendomme teen markverwante pryse. Dis asof verkopers sit en wag vir ‘n teken terwyl die oes lankal goudgeel op die lande staan!

As jy dit oorweeg om te verkoop, kontak ons gerus vir ‘n waardasie. Ons het heel moontlik reeds ‘n paar geskikte kopers vir jou huis wat kant en klaar hulle huiswerk gedoen het en ryp is om ‘n aanbod te maak.  Nee, hulle soek nie noodwendig winskope nie, almal weet daardie tyd is verby, net waarde vir geld en ‘n huis waarop hulle kan trots wees – soos julle s’n!

As jou huis reeds in die mark is maar die regte koper het nog nie opgedaag nie, of as jy weet van ‘n ander eiedom wat in die mark is of gaan kom, kontak ons ook. Ons het baie kopers!

Beteken dit jy gaan aan die kortste ent trek as jy wil KOOP? Gladnie, ons kan jou dalk eerste aan die nuwe vars voorraad gaan voorstel wat ons nou in die mark gaan kry!

Die banke gee weer lenings – vir die oomblik… In sommige gevalle selfs 100% en aangesien gewone sterflinge min insae het in die weë van finansiële instellings is dit ‘n goeie idee om te skep terwyl dit rëen. Vir die belangstel het ons ‘n konsultant wat julle (of julle kopers) vooraf kosteloos kan kwalifiseer sodat almal weet waar hulle staan.

Die ander goeie nuus is dat die gevreesde “consumer protection act” nie verkopers uit die mark hoef te hou nie. Al wat verander is dat die “voetstootse” klousule vervang moet word deur ‘n lys van defekte, wat ons in elk geval nog altyd opgestel het. As jy werklik veilig wil voel kan ons ook ‘n inspeksie laat uitvoer. Ons professionele onderhoudsbestuurder is ook beskikbaar om te kwoteer vir enige werk aan eiendomme wat ons bemark.

 

Property News Autumn 2011

Welcome in the new season

Welcome in the winter of 2011 and a big welcome in a new and interesting season in the property market!  The market is turning – like an octopus on roller

blades, with plenty of movement in every direction.

In the first 6 weeks of this year we had already taken out more buyers than in the whole of  2010 but these are not the same buyers of the good old bad days before the recession. They’re clever and patient, and some of the January harvest are still with us, looking for that diamond. And that is exactly what we’re experiencing a critical crisis of, good properties at market related prices. It would appear that sellers are waiting for a sign while the harvest has long since been standing on the fields in golden glory!

If you have been considering selling, you’re welcome to contact us for an evaluation. We might very well already have a couple of suitable buyers for your property, ripe to make an offer, with their homework done and dusted. No, they’re not necessarily looking for a bargain, everyone knows that’s a thing of the past, only value for money and a home to be proud of  – like yours!

If your house is already in the market but the right buyer hasn’t been found yet, or if you know of another property that might be in the market, do contact us as well.  We have lots of buyers!

Does that mean you’re going to draw a short straw if you want to buy? Not at all,  you can be the first to be introduced to all the fresh, new stock we are going to get into the market now!

The banks are granting bonds again – for the moment… Even 100% in some cases, and since the ways of financial institutions are unfathomable to mere mortals, it would seem prudent to jump at the window of opportunity. For those interested, we have a consultant that can qualify you (our your buyers) in advance, free of charge, so that all parties involved have an idea where they stand.

The other good news is that the feared consumer protection act need not keep sellers out of the market.  The most important change is that the “voetstoots” clause needs to be replaced with a list of defects, which in fact we’ve always included. If you want to feel really safe we can arrange for an inspection as well. Our professional maintenance manager is also available to quote for any work on the properties that we have in the market.

Property News Aug 2010

Dear Readers,

 Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!”

 And all of us can only praise the Creator for bringing us safely through winter – literally as well as figuratively. Looking back, you might also marvel at actually walking on water…

 The less said about the economy of 2009 the better but as you need winter to appreciate spring, the taste of adversity has given us a new appetite to embrace every opportunity.

To tell you the truth, spring came very early in our business this year and 2010 has been greatly blessed so far. We’ve taken some time to test the new market buoyancy and make sure we’re on solid ground, but now we’re ready to invite you to the party!

 Buyers for bigger properties are queuing up at our door while sellers still seem to be licking their wounds… If you’re thinking of selling your house or 3-bedroom townhouse now is the time! We have hungry buyers and you can hook them before the majority of sellers smell the flowers.

 Not surprisingly, with the smaller townhouses we have the opposite situation. The sellers are ready to move on (mostly to buy bigger) but buyers are slower to come to the party. Possibly because first-time buyers don’t feel confident to apply for bonds.

 This is also good news if you’re thinking of buying an investment property, and do encourage your young adults to take the leap. Miracles do happen! We’ve just obtained a 100% bond for a young couple, with only one income doing missionary work out of the country, of all unlikely candidates… We’re prepared to take a leap of faith with any buyer!

 Prices are stable for the first time in years, and properties are selling for realistic prices. Or they should be… Desperate times seem to call for desperate measures and we’re seeing unprecedented levels of dishonesty in the property market, as people seem frantic to make up their losses overnight. So sadly, we have to end on a note of caution.  

 Yes, the river is rising but don’t be swept away. Never sign anything under pressure. If in doubt discuss it with an attorney. Cross out any clause phrased in vague terms (look out for the back door clause) and rewrite it in plain language under special conditions. Be careful of a “bargain” in an area you don’t know, it may seem well-priced by comparison… Feel free to ask us for statistics, we have access to all registrations in Pretoria/Centurion.

 Remember, you don’t have to fight your own battles. We know this jungle inside out and have the scars to prove it. Tell us where you want to go and we’ll gladly show you the way

 Kind Regards

 Willem Steyn                                                                          Inette Steyn

082 445 3392                                                                        082 322 4249

Consumer Protection Act – Home Owners Associations Beware!

In terms of the Consumer Protection Act which will become law in October this year, Home Owners Associations will also be regarded as ‘suppliers’ of services and thus home owners as their consumers, can exercise their consumer rights against such HOA.In practical terms this will mean that Home Owners Associations will no longer be able to be prescriptive to home owners with regard to the appointment of contractors or agents that would be allowed to work on an estate.In terms of the Consumer Protection Act the consumer has a right to choose whom they wish to associate or contract with, and a supplier will infringe this right should such supplier prescribe that the consumer may only deal with certain contractors or estate agents, (the so-called ‘accredited agencies’), to the exclusion of other registered estate agencies.

 Fuchs Roux Newsletter 23 / 2010 16 July 2010

Slaggate wanneer ‘n eiendom oorprys is

Hier is die 12 slaggate wanneer ‘n eiendom oorprys is:

• Langer bemarkingstyd
• Minder navrae op advertensies
• Verkoper kry laer aanbiedinge
• Gereelde prysverlagings
• Eiendom te lank blootgestel (almal weet van die eiendom wat nie verkoop nie)
• Potensiële kopers word ontmoedig om te besigtig
• Nuwe kompeterende eiendomme raak meer aantreklik
• Algemene belangstelling van kopers ontbreek
• Kopers is traag om aanbiedinge te maak
• Kopers skakel oorprys eiendom uit agv sy hoë prys
• Beste bemarkingstyd is verlore (eerste 30 dae)
• Eiendom verkoop uiteindelik vir ‘n laer prys as markwaarde.

Vriendelike groete,

Willem Steyn