Team Talk Volume 13 | Page 36

PROPERTY TALK 36 For the Buyer The Port Elizabeth market is still adjusting to the national trend and slowly rising in value from sale to sale. We have noted that properties in excess of R2 million have slowed in demand and seem to remain on the market longer than average. However there is a steady demand on properties in the R850k to R1,500k price range and the above average 3 bedroom home will sell in the region of R1,350k. You will still find hidden gems in the Western Suburbs of Port Elizabeth that can source a Fixer-Upper 3 Bedroom around the R800k and the average 3 Bedroom should reach just below the R1,000k mark in the Western Suburbs Commercial interest has picked up and there are properties that have been sold in excess of R300 million in Port Elizabeth. Commercial remains a strong favorite for investors and indi- cates the invested interest that business has in Port Elizabeth. This holds value to the people of the city with invest- ment from business units and job creation sparking the economy of the city. Although the market has slowed and the general trend of Sellers and Buyers is to be cautious, there is still an inter- Handy Tips  Keep your investment below the R2 million mark and preferably in the sweet spot of R850k-R1,350k    For more advice on property options and the due process of buying, selling and investing… Remain invested in Sectional Title Marc van Heerden property options Cell: 073 198 9369 Tel: 041 360 0365 Once you get into the game, your [email protected] focus will be on Net Return from rentals aiming for between 7-10% ROI www.sothebysrealty.co.za Each office is independently owned and operated Call on a the skills of a good agent. It costs you nothing and you gain a great investment. 36