Sole vs open mandate: which is better when selling in Cape Town?
Sole or open mandate? What each one means for Southern Suburbs sellers, how they change the way your home is marketed, and which one gets homes sold.
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How to stop unwanted marketing calls and messages: the NCC opt-out registry explained
Tired of marketing calls, SMSes and WhatsApps? Here is how South Africa's new NCC opt-out registry works, how to block marketers for free, and your rights today.
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How to prepare your home for a property photoshoot
A simple checklist to get your home photo-ready before the photographer arrives. Inside, outside and on the day, no stress and no renovations.
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How to choose the right estate agent (questions to ask before you sign)
The questions Southern Suburbs sellers should ask before signing a mandate, and the answers that separate an agent who will sell your home from one who will just list it.
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Is now a good time to sell in the Southern Suburbs?
A clear, numbers-based read on the Cape Town Southern Suburbs property market in mid 2026, and what it means if you are weighing up whether to sell now.
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What are transfer and bond costs when buying in Cape Town?
A clear breakdown of transfer duty, attorney fees and bond costs when buying property in Cape Town, with real worked examples at Southern Suburbs price points.
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Best high schools in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town
The top high schools in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs mapped by area, from Westerford and Rondebosch Boys' to Bergvliet, and what they mean for property buyers.
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Elfindale market update: what homes are really selling for in 2026
An October 2026 Elfindale property update using real Deeds Office sold prices, not asking prices, for freehold houses and sectional title homes.
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7 mistakes that cost Southern Suburbs sellers money
The seven most common mistakes that quietly cost Cape Town Southern Suburbs home sellers money, and how to avoid each one before you list.
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Southfield market update: what homes are really selling for in 2026
An October 2026 Southfield property update using real Deeds Office sold prices, not asking prices, for freehold houses and sectional title flats.
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Heathfield market update: what homes are really selling for in 2026
An October 2026 Heathfield property update using real Deeds Office sold prices, not asking prices, for freehold houses and sectional title flats.
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What does it cost to sell a house in Cape Town?
A clear breakdown of what it really costs to sell your home in the Cape Town Southern Suburbs, from agent commission to compliance certificates.
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