Vigne Estates

13/02/2020

"Love is a verb. Love - the feeling - is a fruit of the verb."
Stephen Covey

11/02/2020

Just a little Tuesday morning humour

One morning, Emma woke up with a start. Her husband, Jim, asked what the matter was.

She told him, “I just had a dream that you gave me a diamond ring for Valentine’s Day. What do you think it means?”

“You’ll know tonight,” Jim said with a smile.

That evening, Jim came home with a small package and gave it to his wife. Delighted, Emma opened it – only to find a book entitled 'The Meaning of Dreams'.

06/02/2020

How to Make an Investment Property Work for You

All things considered, property remains a reliable choice of investment if you're willing to play the long game. Points would-be property investors should pay careful attention to are:

Be clear on your goals
It’s important to know what exactly you want the property to do for you: are you looking for fast capital growth or are you in it for the long-term with a ‘slow-but-steady-wins-the-race’ mentality? The goal is likely to impact many of the decisions you make around this investment, so taking the time to ensure you’re absolutely clear on your needs and expectations is very useful.

Be patient
Patience is the ultimate virtue when it comes to property investment. It takes time to build a robust property portfolio, or even just get to the point where your buy-to-let property brings in significant income if it is bonded from the start. Long-term planning is crucial.

Work with a professional
Property advisors can advise you on everything from the types of investment properties with the highest rental yield to the expected growth in a particular area and can help you negotiate the best deal on a bond and more.

Money, money, money
The goal might be for the property to make money for you, but you need to also be aware of what the property is going to cost you. Start by asking your bank for pre-approval of your investment loan as this will give you a good indication of the types of properties to look for.

Read the full article here: http://ow.ly/6Pn530q9DGx

04/02/2020

First Time Buyers Do's & Don'ts

If you are a first-time home buyer, you may have a lot to learn. Working from a blank slate, you must build an understanding of the housing market. This transaction will likely become your largest asset ever, so there's little room for error.

It is a daunting task, but you can ease your concerns by contacting me to get your free report entitled 'First Time Buyers Do's and Don'ts!'

30/01/2020

Just a little Thursday morning humour

To get her son to write to her, a resourceful mother sent him a cheque with this note: “Do not cash this cheque until you write me a thank-you letter.”

A few weeks later, the cheque had cleared in her account, yet no message had arrived. So she called her son.

“I told you not to cash the cheque until you’d written to thank me,” she complained.

“I didn’t cash the cheque,” he said. “I deposited it.”

28/01/2020

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23/01/2020

If you’re considering buying a home or moving up to the 'Dream Home' you’ve had your eye on for years, call or text me to get your free list of homes.

Just tell me which area you’re interested in and I’ll take care of the rest.
I’m here to help with all your real estate needs!

21/01/2020

Planning a Successful Renovation

There are several things to think about before you begin renovating for it to go smoothly.

Know Your End Goal
Before you decide how extensively to renovate, you need to know what your end goal is for your home. Are you renovating to raise the resale value or will you be staying put for years to come? Consider the condition of your neighbourhood before you begin - know which renovations are a good return on investment and which will be considered overdoing it for the area.

Have a Budget
Knowing your budget (and sticking to it) is one of the most important parts of renovation planning. Remember to add in a contingency fund for any unexpected costs—and expect to use it. You may want a top-of-the-line renovation, but perhaps all you need are a few upgrades.

Make a Master List
To have the best chance of success, make a master checklist of items you need, from administrative tasks like permits, right down to rollers for the paint. It’s helpful to separate the list into items you have and items you need to purchase.

Consult the Calendar
If you’re hoping for a brand new home for a particular event or holiday, make sure you look at your end date and work your way backwards. Be sure to pencil in a few weeks to a month at the end for wiggle-room in case there are delays.

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16/01/2020

Don't set New Year Resolutions if you want to succeed!

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14/01/2020

What to expect: 2020 property trends

The millennial market
Our millennial generation is...growing up. That said, the millennial generation does seem somewhat committed to being 'Generation Rent', which is good news for property owners. Rental properties remain in high demand across South Africa and we believe that this will simply continue to grow as we move into the next decade.

Mixed-use developments for millennials
The demand for mixed-use developments remains on the rise, as these directly respond to a typically millennial need for blending work, play and lifestyle needs. Urban living opportunities, matched with significant attention paid to urban regeneration projects across South Africa, may usher in renewed demand for interesting, purposeful living spaces.

Affordable housing market
We noticed an interesting development in the South African property market in 2019: the affordable housing market is... booming. And, if 2019 is anything to go by, then this is set to continue as one of our surefire 2020 property trends. And, as the need for affordable housing options grows, we firmly believe that this section of the South African property market will continue to boom in the coming decade.

Sustainability as a lifestyle
We wouldn’t even consider this another one of our 2020 property trends; it’s simply an essential move for everyone on the planet. Whether compelled by purpose, cause or circumstance, the need to create and follow through on more sustainable living choices is now part and parcel of modern living. 2020 property trends reflect this already, as the demand for eco-friendly properties continues to grow.

Our recommendations for the next decade
In whichever way you approach this new decade, remember this: your home is what you make it, so enjoy it!

Read the full article here: http://ow.ly/mCWF30q2za1

09/01/2020

"Cheers to a New Year and another chance to get it right!"
- Oprah Winfrey

07/01/2020

The Ultimate Home Buyers' Checklist

Think you're ready to hit the town and find the home of your dreams? You will need a pen and paper, a pair of comfortable shoes and even a camera to capture certain aspects of each home. Although all of these things are important when viewing homes, what you really need is a good buyer’s checklist.

To get your FREE copy of The Ultimate Home Buyers' Checklist, message me.