It is clear that South Africa is in a rising interest rate cycle and although there is no repo rate increase now, further increases are on the horizon. South Africa is now almost in a stagflation environment, with upward pressure on inflation but faltering Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. It is probably for the latter [Click to continue …]
Research shows estate agent commissions are too high
With the spiralling cost of living in South Africa, many people are looking for ways to cut down on unnecessary expenditure. We set out to research whether South Africans consider the high level of estate agency fees to be justified. The research, carried out on our behalf in an anonymous online survey, shows that 96% [Click to continue …]