Quinty Pillay-Property Excellence

24/09/2026

THE ART OF HOME | COLLECTION 11
A Home That Remembers

The most meaningful homes are not created by following every trend. They are shaped by the stories, traditions and treasured pieces that make them personal.

A handwritten family recipe.
A photograph filled with history.
A table where generations have gathered.
A piece of art, fabric or furniture that carries meaning.

These details do more than decorate a room—they connect the past to the present and turn a beautiful space into a home with soul.

This Heritage Day, celebrate the pieces and traditions that tell your story.

Because the art of home is not only found in how a space looks, but in what it remembers. ❤️

What treasured piece in your home carries a special story?

24/09/2026

What makes a house feel like home cannot always be measured in square metres. ❤️

It may be the smell of a treasured family recipe, music playing on a Saturday morning, the language spoken around the table or the way everyone gathers for special celebrations.

These traditions turn rooms into places of belonging—and ordinary days into lasting memories.

Today, we celebrate the traditions that live within our homes and connect us to the people and stories that shaped us.

What tradition makes your house feel like home?

24/09/2026

🇿🇦 Happy Heritage Day, South Africa!

Today, we celebrate the cultural richness of our nation—the languages, traditions, histories, creativity and communities that shape who we are.

Our homes are often where that heritage is lived most closely: through the meals we prepare, the stories we share, the music we play and the people we welcome through our doors.

May your home always be a place where your story is remembered, your heritage is celebrated and your future is built.

Happy Heritage Day from all of us at Property Excellence.


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23/09/2026

🏡 Interest rate decision day!

Will the repo rate rise, fall or stay the same? Tell us your prediction in the comments 👇

For homebuyers and homeowners, the decision can affect monthly bond repayments. Whatever happens today, knowing what you can comfortably afford is a good place to start.

At BondSelect, we’re here to help make the home loan process easier. We’ll share an update once the decision is announced.

23/09/2026

MPC UPDATE
Interest rates have increased
The Reserve Bank has raised the policy rate by 0.25 percentage points. Prime moves to 10.75%.

For buyers and homeowners, this is a good time to check your numbers before making a decision.

If you’re planning your next property move, speak to the Property Excellence team. 🏡

23/09/2026

📸 I’m sure that mark wasn’t there before, is not enough to resolve a disagreement.

Before occupation, the landlord and tenant should conduct a detailed joint ingoing inspection and record the condition of the property with clear notes and dated photographs.

Check the:
✅ Walls and floors
✅ Windows and doors
✅ Cupboards and appliances
✅ Plumbing fixtures
✅ Keys, remotes and access devices
✅ Existing marks, damage or defects

Both parties should review and acknowledge what has been recorded.

Good records create clarity at the beginning and help protect both landlord and tenant when questions arise later.

Need support with your rental documentation, inspections and tenant-placement process? Contact Property Excellence.

22/09/2026

🏘️ Buying in a complex or estate? Don’t stop at inspecting the property.

Before you commit, ask for information about:
1️⃣ The applicable conduct and management rules
2️⃣ What the monthly levy includes
3️⃣ Any approved or proposed special levies
4️⃣ Pet, parking and visitor rules
5️⃣ Which maintenance is your responsibility—and which belongs to the body corporate or homeowners’ association
6️⃣ The financial position of the scheme or association

These details can affect your monthly expenses, future costs and how you may use the property after transfer.

Save this checklist for your next viewing—and ask your property practitioner to help you obtain the relevant information before you sign.

21/09/2026

📊 Before recommending an asking price, we look beyond the property itself.

We consider:

🏡 Recent comparable sales
🏡 Current competing listings
🏡 Buyer activity in the area
🏡 Location and property condition
🏡 The features that may influence demand

Your neighbour’s asking price is not automatically your property’s market value—and an online estimate cannot see everything that makes your home different.

Good pricing begins with local evidence, market insight and a proper understanding of the property.

Thinking of selling? Contact Property Excellence for a comparative market analysis and make your next move with greater clarity.

21/09/2026