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Residential Future Looking Good 03/08/2010
Indicators continue to point to a positive outlook for the local residential property market, according to the latest results released on Wednesday by ooba, South Africa's leading bond originator.
Prices of Smaller Homes Increases 09/06/2010
Househunters can expect to dig deeper into their pockets as average house prices start to rise.
SA Reserve Bank Cuts Rate 0.5% 26/03/2010
Standard Bank, Absa and First National Bank will decrease their prime rate, the retail banks said on Thursday.
Ooba Confirms Gradual Market Improvement 23/02/2010
While the latest statistics released by ooba, South Africa’s leading bond origination company, confirm the continued improvement in the residential property market during the course of 2009, they also suggest that the recovery will continue to be gradual, rather than spectacular.
SA Escapes Global House Price Crash 18/01/2010
The worst wasn't bad. Why is South Africa in better shape than other housing markets?
Rise in Bond Approvals to Continue 17/12/2009
The steady rise in new residential mortgage loans granted is expected to continue until at least mid-2010, whereafter one may see some flattening out in the level as the positive impact of the 2009 interest rate cuts wears off, according to FNB Home Loans Property Strategist John Loos.
Home Loan Approvals on the Rise 06/11/2009
South African banks have loosened their lending criteria which has supported a revival in the property market and helped new buyers enter the market says South Africa’s biggest mortgage originator, ooba.
Residential Demand Increasing 05/10/2009
The Third Quarter FNB Residential Property Barometer saw estimated demand activity levels starting to accelerate at a more rapid pace compared with the mild recovery of the preceding three quarters, FNB said on Monday.
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