Buying a Property Before You Sell | COD Bridging Finance
Buying a Property Before You Sell? Here’s How to Do It Without Losing Sleep Buy now, sell later, without the panic. Here’s how South Africans are making it work. Buying a new home is one of life’s most exciting milestones, but it often comes with one big question: what if you find your dream home […]
South Africa Property Market 2025: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
Is South Africa’s Property Market Turning? What Buyers and Sellers Should Know in 2025 The signs are subtle, but the shift is real. Here’s what’s changing in South African property right now. For the past few years, South Africa’s property market has been caught between rising interest rates, cautious buyers, and slower transaction times. Many […]
What No One Tells You About Delays in Property Transfers in South Africa
From signature to registration, here’s what really holds up property transfers in South Africa (and what you can do in the meantime). The Hidden Causes of Transfer Delays Even when both buyer and seller are ready, the property transfer process in South Africa can drag on often far longer than expected. 1. Deeds Office Backlogs […]
The Hidden Costs of Buying Property in South Africa And How to Budget for Them
Buying property is one of the most exciting financial decisions you can make, whether it’s your first home, a long-term investment, or an upgrade for your growing family. But for many South African buyers, there’s a common surprise along the way: the hidden costs that come after you sign the offer to purchase. Understanding these […]
Repo Rate Relief: What May’s 25 bps Cut Means for Property Sellers, Buyers & Estate Agents
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) trimmed the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.25 %, a decision that pulls the commercial banks’ prime lending rate down to 10.75 % with effect from 30 May 2025. For ordinary South Africans the headline is “slightly smaller monthly repayments”, but for anyone involved in a property […]
