Charmain Strauss Chas Everitt International

Charmain Strauss Chas Everitt International Seasoned Professional
Registered with the PPRA I don’t sugar-coat the truth. I believe in full transparency—especially when it comes to pricing.

Charmain Strauss – Your Straight-Talking, Results-Driven Local Expert

I’m a seasoned real estate professional with over two decades of experience, born and raised on the West Rand—and proudly based in Roodekrans. Since 2004, I’ve helped hundreds of homeowners move on with confidence by delivering no-nonsense advice, local market intelligence, and real results. Sellers deserve to know exactly wher

e they stand from day one, so there are no surprises down the line. That honesty, backed by hard work and relentless follow-through, is what sets me apart. When I take on a Sole Mandate, I commit fully—achieving 98% of asking price on average, with a typical time on market of just 45 days (subject to conditions). I stay closely tuned into both local and national market shifts, ensuring my sellers always get the most accurate, up-to-date guidance possible. This isn’t just a job for me—I love working with sellers. From listing to transfer, I take full ownership of the process, keeping you informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.

29/05/2026
The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has increased the repo rate by 25 basis points. While the inc...
29/05/2026

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has increased the repo rate by 25 basis points. While the increase is moderate, it does have a direct impact on homeowners with bonds, as well as buyers currently trying to qualify for home finance.

For homeowners, a higher interest rate means a higher monthly bond repayment. As a guide, on a bond of R1 million over 20 years, a 25 basis point increase can add roughly R165 to R170 per month to the repayment. On a R2 million bond, the increase is closer to R330 to R340 per month. For many households already dealing with rising living costs, this adds further pressure to monthly budgets.

The decision by the MPC was not taken in isolation. South African consumers are facing a combination of macroeconomic pressures, including rising electricity tariffs, higher fuel costs, food price pressure, global uncertainty, and the ongoing need to keep inflation under control. These factors influence the cost of living and affect how much disposable income households have available.

For buyers, the biggest challenge is affordability. When interest rates increase, the same monthly repayment qualifies a buyer for a slightly lower bond amount. This means buyers may need to adjust their expectations, increase their deposits, reduce other debt, or look at properties within a more comfortable price range.

That said, the property market remains resilient. Well-priced homes in good areas are still attracting serious buyer interest, and financial institutions continue to show a healthy appetite for lending to qualified buyers.

Roodekrans: 4 Bedroom Family Home with a kitchen that stands out
12/05/2026

Roodekrans: 4 Bedroom Family Home with a kitchen that stands out

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