You can judge their business practice and past
successes and then make a decision whether they are
a good fit for you.
Map it out
If you are not sure about the type of neighbourhood
you want to buy in, it’s a good idea to use a local site,
and Google Map the surrounding area to see how
far they are from public transport, schools or shops.
You can even go one step further and Google Map
the street view and the properties in that street, before
you set up a viewing.
Test the town website
Once you have decided on a town or suburb you can
go online and see what to expect all year round, by
searching for calendar events. A look through the
local newspapers online will give you an idea of the
neighbourhood in terms of crime and police presence.
Scope out the neighbourhood
A lot of online sites will give you the ten best suburbs
and even give you mortgage rates and home values,
www.reimag.co.za
allowing you to decide not just if you want to buy the
property but also what house values in that area are,
and what you can expect your home value to be, a very
important factor when deciding to buy a property.
Touch and feel
W hile online sites are great for helping you
narrow down what types of properties you want
to buy. You need to see the propert y. Online
shopping will get you to the front door and from
then on you need to physically see property and
it’s surrounds.
THE TOP THREE SITES
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2
www.property24.com
3
www.iolproperty.co.za
www.privateproperty.co.za
RESOURCES
Property24
Private Property
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