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05/06/2026

Should I sell my current home before buying my next one?

In most cases, selling first reduces financial risk because you'll know exactly what budget you have available. However, many South African buyers successfully buy and sell at the same time by using the correct conditions in their Offer to Purchase.

At PropWiz, we regularly help buyers and sellers navigate this process.

Read our latest property insight article on the PropWiz website:

https://www.propwiz.co.za/articles/should-you-buy-your-new-home-first-or-sell-your-current-one/1426

02/06/2026

27/05/2026

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘄𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?

“There’s no ‘right’ answer - but there is a wrong way to decide.”

Many South Africans reach retirement and ask:

→ Do I keep my home?
→ Do I downscale?
→ Or do I rent for flexibility?

Here’s the reality:

Owning gives you stability
→ No landlord
→ Predictable monthly costs (if bond-free)
→ A valuable asset you can sell or pass on

Renting gives you flexibility
→ Easier to move if your needs change
→ No maintenance responsibility
→ Less day-to-day management

But both come with trade-offs:

→ Rent increases vs fixed ownership costs
→ Maintenance vs convenience
→ Long-term security vs short-term flexibility

The biggest mistake?

Making this decision emotionally - instead of practically.

At PropWiz, we help clients step back, look at their situation properly, and make property decisions that match their lifestyle and financial reality.

Because retirement isn’t just about money - it’s about how you want to live.

26/05/2026

𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲… 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀

“Most buyers don’t fail because they can’t afford a home… they fail because they don’t start properly.”

The biggest gap we see?

Buyers underestimate how a deposit is actually built.

It’s not one big amount.
It’s consistent, intentional decisions:

→ Automating monthly savings
→ Cutting small expenses that add up
→ Using extra income (side hustles, bonuses)
→ Selling unused items
→ Even temporarily adjusting your lifestyle

But here’s what really matters:

It’s not just about saving… it’s about planning properly.

Many buyers focus only on the deposit and forget:

→ Transfer costs
→ Legal fees
→ Ongoing ownership costs

That’s where deals fall apart before they even start.

At PropWiz, we help buyers understand the full picture before they begin - so the goal is realistic, structured, and achievable.

Because the right start makes the entire property journey easier.

25/05/2026

Your Home Loan Is Paid Up… Now What?

“Most homeowners think this is the finish line. It’s actually a turning point.”

Once your bond is paid off, a few important decisions still matter:

→ Decide whether to cancel the bond or keep the facility open
→ Secure your title deed safely
→ Review your insurance cover
→ Plan what to do with your “extra” monthly cash

But the bigger question is:

Is your property still working for you?

→ Should you hold?
→ Downscale?
→ Upgrade?
→ Or invest in another property?

A paid-up home gives you options - and the right move depends on your next chapter.

At PropWiz, we help you understand your property’s value and guide your next step with clarity.

10/05/2026

01/05/2026

Worker’s Day
Celebrating the work behind every home.

30/04/2026

Sellers Lose Momentum When the First 30 Days Are Wasted

“The first month on the market matters more than most sellers think.”

When a property is newly listed, it receives the strongest burst of buyer attention.

Serious buyers who are actively searching online notice new stock quickly.
They compare it, save it, share it and decide within a short space of time whether it deserves a viewing.

This first launch period is critical.

But many sellers lose that momentum because the property enters the market:

→ overpriced
→ poorly photographed
→ cluttered or badly presented
→ with weak listing descriptions

Buyers scroll past faster than sellers realise.

And once a property sits online too long without strong enquiry, buyers begin to assume:

→ the price is wrong
→ something is off
→ better options exist elsewhere

By the time the price is reduced later, much of the strongest early attention has already been lost.

Price reductions then start chasing momentum instead of creating it.

This is why launching correctly matters more than simply launching quickly.

A strong first month should create:

→ immediate online clicks
→ viewing requests
→ competitive buyer comparison
→ early offer potential

Seller lesson:

Launch correctly, not hopefully.

At PropWiz, we help sellers create early market urgency with realistic pricing, strong presentation and buyer-focused marketing from day one.

29/04/2026

The Biggest Buyer Mistake? Looking Before Knowing the Budget

“Falling in love with the wrong property is expensive.”

Many buyers begin their property journey the exciting way - scrolling listings, saving photos and booking viewings.

But they do this before understanding what they can realistically afford.

And that is where the process starts going wrong.

Before viewing property, buyers should first understand:

→ what bond amount they are likely to qualify for
→ what transfer and registration costs will be payable upfront
→ what the true monthly ownership cost will look like beyond the bond

Without this, buyers often spend time looking at homes outside their comfortable range.

This usually leads to:

→ wasted time viewing unsuitable properties
→ offers that cannot proceed financially
→ frustration and disappointment when the numbers do not work

The property search should begin with financial clarity - not emotional excitement.

Bond pre-approval gives buyers a realistic starting point.

It helps you:

→ search in the right price bracket
→ make stronger offers
→ avoid costly surprises later in the process

The buyers who move fastest are usually the buyers who prepared first.

At PropWiz, we connect buyers with trusted bond originators before the property search starts - helping you shop with clarity and confidence.

28/04/2026

Buyers Are Looking Online Longer Than You Think

“By the time many buyers contact an agent, they’ve already compared dozens of properties.”

Today’s property buyers are doing far more research before they ever book a viewing.

Many spend weeks - sometimes months - watching the online market and learning what is available in their target price range.

They are:

→ scrolling Property24 and other portals regularly
→ comparing prices suburb by suburb
→ watching which listings stay online too long
→ noticing when a home appears overpriced for its features

By the time they enquire, they are often far more informed than sellers realise.

This changes the way properties should be marketed.

Buyers no longer walk into a viewing with no comparison point.
They already know:

→ what else is available
→ what similar homes are priced at
→ which listings seem to offer better value

That means the first impression online matters enormously.

For sellers, the lesson is simple:

If your home enters the market overpriced, many buyers know it before they even step through the front door.

And once buyers scroll past a listing too many times, momentum slows.

Correct pricing from day one remains one of the biggest factors in attracting serious buyer attention.

At PropWiz, we help sellers position property correctly from the start - where online interest turns into real viewings and real offers.