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FEATURE
APPETITE FOR LIFESTYLE
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ESTATES REMAINS STRONG
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he last two years have been a little “bumpy” in terms of
the market. We have seen interest rates drop drastically
in 2020 from 10% to 7% (Covid-induced), and then rise
Tquite significantly again, periodically until the latest
hike in Jan 2023, bringing the repo rate to 7.25% and the prime
lending rate to 10.75%. This was a big jump from 7% up to
10.75% over a short period. Covid had families moving to find
more space to work from home and lifestyle estates for the kids
to enjoy. It created a huge demand for lifestyle estates and the
trend has continued but has slowed down in this last quarter This is illustrated through the low household sales turnover.
whilst homeowners take stock of the rising rates and costs to The average resident has lived in the estate for over 18
households. years. Each home is a representation of the homeowner’s
taste and character, from ultra-modern to French country
Inflation has decreased to 7.2% (from 7.4%) and appears to have styles. This is not an estate of replicated roofs and it
stabilised (holding thumbs, horses, and the whole cavalry!) therefore appeals to a wider range of buyers.
INVOICE
The residential market has seen a successful 2020 to mid Kyalami Estate continues to attract families with its security,
2022, as a result of the low interest rates. Despite the rate hike aesthetic appeal, commitment to nature in the form of
from mid-2022, the market still managed to end off the year on indigenous trees and dams, and its sense of community as
a secure footing. This is attributed to solid support from banks in a whole.
Entity: Kyalami Estates
terms of mortgage lending, as well as cash buyers in the market. Looking for some great tips to stage your home to sell
Entity VAT No: 2018/031605/07
Entity Reg No: quickly?
Invoice Date: xx May 2019
Staging a property works wonders to get a home sold. RESA
(Real Estate Staging Association) gives the following market
duration stats:
Bill to: No staging averages 143 days on the market, versus 40
days with staged homes (70% faster to sell);
Staging assists on average 82% of buyers to visualise them
living in the home – most people struggle to visualise, and a
Attention:xxxxx xxxxx Tax Invoice No: xxxxx xxxxx
vision needs to be presented to the buyers;
Xxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx Recipient VAT No: xxxxx xxxxx
Relative to the amount of time and money involved, staging
Xxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx PO Number: xxxxx xxxxx
may be one of the most lucrative projects you’ll ever
undertake.
1. Make sure your home is neat (remove clutter, fix
broken doors/windows etc).
Account: Your Reference: 2. Lighten it up! Make sure all lights are switched on,
Tax Reference:
open windows and doors for fresh air and to create
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an indoor/outdoor feel.
3. De-personalise. Buyers need to envisage
themselves living in the home, therefore remove
How does the luxury lifestyle estate market fair within the photos, keep clothes out of sight and make sure
broader context of the South African residential market? bathroom counters are empty (except for the
Description: Unit Price Tax Reference:
According to Lightstone, over the last decade the sales numbers handwash).
R000 0000
Xxxxx xxxxxxxxx
R000 0000
within the top-end estates, the R3 million homes plus, have R000 0000
R000 00000
Xxxxx xxxxxxx
steadily increased, and have more than doubled from 2010 to We at Gaye Cawood Realty have over 32 years of realty
2020. experience in the Johannesburg northern suburbs,
specialising in the lifestyle estate space. The trends we
This could be attributed to the lifestyle that these estates offer, have seen is that homeowners rarely move from an estate
Sub Total: R000 000.00
which are vital and extremely sought after in South Africa. This lifestyle once they have owned a home in an estate, and
VAT 15%: R000 000.00
would include: Total: R000 000.00 merely migrate between estates for economic, work, or
family reasons.
- Green living/back-up power;
- 24/7 security; We look forward to being a part of the Kyalami Estate family
- Community based lifestyle; in 2023!
Account Name: Kyalami Estates
- Convenient onsite amenities and facilities (including
Bank: Investec
schools, shops, gyms etc); Account: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Attractive environment and location.
Account Type: Current
Branch Code: xxxxxx
Kyalami Estate is a truly special and highly sought-after
community. I say community as it is just that, a collective of
Estate Office & Administration
happy families who connect and are united through sports
Tel: (011) 468 3001/2 | Fax: (011) 468 1246
activities, the variety of clubs and societies and annual events
Email: info@kyalamiestates.co.za
that the estate offers. PO Box 50, Kyalami Estates 1684
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