The market is set to slow as consumers feel higher bond costs but the slump will not be as dramatic as in economies where buoyancy is the rule not the exception
Low interest rates are seeing tenants become homeowners and putting landlords under pressure
The pandemic and lockdowns sped up existing trends and introduced new ones that affect supply and demand
Having access to care is not a promise of health
The rand may come under pressure, the US job market is expected to continue stabilising and London’s property boom appears to be fizzling.
South Africa, Nigeria and the UK are expected to release consumer inflation figures and the US will give an update on housing data this week.
The new mortgage default insurance is due to go a long way in addressing the housing finance needs of the low to middle income households in SA.
Nikiwe asks: I am a young woman, just got a new job and am preparing to buy my first home. I would like advice on what I should invest in.
Despite the fact that interest rates have dropped by 1,5% since December 2008, it is unlikely that the house market will stage a rebound during 2009.
The Financial Sector Charter is turning banks into developers, writes Maya Fisher-French.
