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Wilgeheuwel Suburb Stats

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Area Summary / Wilgeheuwel (Stats quoted from a recent Lightstone Report)

Wilgeheuwel Suburb

Wilgeheuwel is one of the main and most popular residential suburbs when traveling north from the Westrand / Krugersdorp area. Situated near Clearwater Mall and +/- 10km away from Cradlestone Mall along Hendrik Potgieter this area is extremely popular amongst Property Investors, Tenants and Homeowners as the area is very central with easy access to main roads when traveling for work towards the West or the North. Another reason why Wilgeheuwel is so popular is because of its property prices. The area consists mainly of Sectional Title properties with the breakdown looking as follows:

Wilgeheuwel Market Stock:

Freehold in Estates = 3.67% (165)
Sectional Title Units in Estates = 5.30% (238)
Freehold = 8.88% (399)
Sectional Title Units = 82.15% (3691)

Sectional Title properties contributing to 87.45% of the total market stock with 3929 properties / units. These units vary from 50m², 1 bedroom apartments / flats selling from R 400 000 to 150 to 200+m², 3 to 4 bedroom properties selling above the R 1 500 000 mark with some exceptions.

A total of R 328 transfers / sales happened in the last 12 months where 299 properties were Sectional Title sales between R 400k and R 1.5k. When looking at some of the demographics for the suburb, the average monthly household income range between R 40 000 to R 50 000 and most of the buyers are between 36 and 49 years.

Average property sales values for the last 12 months:

  1. Properties between R 400 000 and R 1 500 000 / 299 properties with a total sales value of R 258 781 000 = an average sales value of R 865 488.
  2. Properties between R 800 000 and R 1 500 000 / 169 properties with a total sales value of R 174 522 000 = an average sales value of R 1 032 674.
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From our own experience, the following properties are extremely popular in the Wilgeheuwel area and if priced right, could sell within days of going to the market:

  1. 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Double garage properties listed between R 800 000 to R 950 000 …. These properties are roughly between 80m² to 100m²
  2. 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Double garage properties listed between R 1 000 000 to 1 300 000 …. These properties are roughly between 120m² to 150m²

Simplex (single level) properties are more popular than duplex (double level) properties and will attract more buyers. Duplex properties where all the bedrooms are on the same level at least is also more popular.

5 Factors that will make your property sell quicker (price excluded):

  1. Neat, well looked after property, no clutter … can still be old but neat.
  2. Light colours, tiles, laminate floors instead of carpets.
  3. Freshly painted walls, ceilings door / window frames & doors.
  4. Neat, well looked after garden.
  5. Additional extras such as gas hob, solar, energy saving fittings / lights, auto garage doors and good security.

If you are looking to get a true, market related valuation done on your property, give us a call, we work and stay in the area and will gladly assist we. We get daily enquiries for properties in the Wilgeheuwel and surrounding areas.

Call Juanita on 083 604 1231 or Marnus on 072 264 7806 or email us on juanita@steynrealty.co.za or marnus@steynrealty.co.za

All our stock can be viewed on our website at www.steynrelty.co.za and you are welcome to like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. We recently started a YouTube channel for all our virtual tours and other videos ….. please visit  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGbOvvPjY6zMh2kAQDhHTQ

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Stock – Some of our latest listings …

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We focus predominantly on property sales and rentals in areas from Sterkfontein / Pinehaven side, along Hendrik Potgieter towards Clearwater Mall and Wilgeheuwel Hospital.

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We have recently sold some of our stock and we urgently need new rental and sales stock for our buyers. Here are some of our current stock:

For Sale:

  1. Windsor West – R 690 000 – CLICK HERE
  2. Wilgeheuwel – R 899 000 – CLICK HERE
  3. Wilgeheuwel – R 935 000 – CLICK HERE
  4. Wilgeheuwel – R 950 000 – CLICK HERE
  5. Wilgeheuwel – R 1 125 000 – CLICK HERE
  6. Allen’s Nek – R 1 500 000 – CLICK HERE
  7. Little Falls – R 1 599 000 – CLICK HERE – House
  8. Wilgeheuwel – R 1 645 000 – CLICK HERE – House
  9. Honeyhill – R 1 700 000 – CLICK HERE – House
  10. Ruimsig – Smallholding – R 4 650 000 – CLICK HERE

To Let:

Our rentals are done through the TPN Rentbook system and all our applications are subject to a full credit approval process, employment verification and affordability screening. All of our properties are currently occupied but we get new stock in on a monthly basis. If you are not happy with way your rental portfolio is managed, we can also take it over.

Here is one 3 bedroom and one 2 bedroom unit we have available from 1 May …

  1. Wilgeheuwel – R 5500pm – CLICK HERE
  2. Wilgeheuwel – R 9 250pm – CLICK HERE

For more details on any of our services, please call, whatsapp, sms, email, tweet, facebook message …. we will get back to you.

Hope you have a great weekend.

M&J  …… http://www.steynrealty.co.za …… @steynrealty

Welcome to 2017

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Welcome to 2017

…. not sure about you but 2016 was not a particularly good year for the Real Estate industry in SA. We saw the Prime Lending Rate go from 9.75% to 10.5% in the first half of the year. This, together with a couple of very negative and concerning economical and political movements put a bit of a damper on the market with most agents I spoke to reporting a drop in sales for the year.

Enough of 2016 and enough negativity over that market, the macroeconomical situation of the country and the dreaded word ….. “Politics” … blah blah blah … we have work to do and properties to market and sell.

2017 is here and we are going to “hook it” …. we are going to “hook it real good”. Stock in the Real Estate market is and always will be king! There are buyers for well priced properties. Although there are many factors that play a role like area (location), condition and specifications ….. “PRICE” will be the determining factor. If you price right, you will sell.

STEYN REALTY is serious about delivering an exceptional service to out clients being Property SELLERS, BUYERS, LANDLORDS & TENANTS. We have the experience, knowledge, marketing expertise, professional attitude and the drive to assist our clients with any Real Estate related query or assistance they might have. Where we can’t assist we will try to point you in the right direction. We have a list of professional and capable bond originators, attorneys, electricians, plumbers etc who we refer to our clients on a regular basis.

Buying or Selling Property is serious business and you need to team up with an Estate Agency who is just as serious about what they do. STEYN REALTY would love to assist you, no matter how big or small your property …. we do it all. We can also manage your rental portfolio, find, screen and place tenants on an ongoing basis.

If you are looking to Buy, Sell or Let-Out a property anywhere in the Roodepoort / Krugersdorp area or you know of someone who is struggling to sell please give us a call.

Marnus Steyn / 072 264 7806 / marnus@steynrealty.co.za / http://www.steynrealty.co.za
Juanita Steyn / 083 604 1231 / juanita@steynrealty.co.za / http://www.steynrealty.co.za

 

 

Are you pricing yourself out of the market??

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We live in the information age where information such as property values can easily be accessed by the public without the help of an agent or agency. Looking at the information on the various websites such as Property24 and Private Property, buyers can see which properties are well priced within the area where they are shopping. They won’t waste their time going to see the properties which are over-priced and will only focus on those ones that are priced according to the area average. There are some stunning properties out there but “PRICE” is still the main factor that will attract buyers.

If buyers are so well-informed, surely SELLERS should also be …. or not? As a seller, before you blame your agent for not selling your house quick enough, have you done the following?

  1. Do you know which properties in your street have recently sold and for how much?
  2. Do you know which similar size properties in your complex or estate have recently sold and for how much?
  3. Have you seen the condition of any of these properties that have recently sold around your property?
  4. Have you had a look on the websites, in the area where your property is situated, what the properties are listed for and how long they have been listed for? These properties will be your competition should you decide to list.

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A professional and experienced agent can assist you with all of the above and can provide you with the information, they also use their experience and industry knowledge to recommend a marketing / listings price at which the property should be marketed to get maximum exposure. By doing some of your own homework you will also see which agents are just out to “Buy” a mandate on your property and which are serious about their business. Give yourself enough time and evaluate the various valuations from as many agents as possible.

Don’t get sidetracked by the sales pitch …. Look at the marketing price and compare it to your own homework.

Factors such as the area, location, specifications, offering, overall condition, finishes and security (to mention a few) are also very important in determining the price but in the end, if two properties offer the same and they were listed for the same price, the property that is in a better condition will sell quicker at a price closer to the asking price (or even for the full asking price) than the one that is not in a good condition. If the one which is in a good condition is far over-priced, out of the area average / market buyers won’t be interested.

Fashionable_Businessman-051.pngBottom Line: Properties that are priced correctly will sell within 12 weeks of being listed ….. If it hasn’t sold within 12 weeks, your problem is the “PRICE” and your agent should have alerted you to this. Ask yourself the following question: “As a buyer, looking for the type of property that you are selling, would you consider buying your own house at the asking price you are asking?”.

For an honest, free, no obligation assessment in writing of the value and possible selling price of your property in any area from Sterkfontein, Honingklip & Pinehaven in Krugersdorp & Roodepoort all along Hendrik Potgieter to Radiokop & Allen’s Nek including Helderkruin, Constantia Kloof, Kloofendal and Weltevreden Park …. give Steyn Realty a call, we can assist. We also specialize in rental portfolio management and procurement of tenants.

Marnus Steyn / 072 264 7806 / marnus@steynrealty.co.za

Juanita Steyn / 083 604 1231 / juanita@steynrealty.co.za

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Seller Information

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SELL THROUGH STEYN REALTY

I recently posted this article on our website in an attempt to notify sellers and future property sellers as to the potential pitfalls / costs when selling.

Just in the case of purchasers who need to do their homework before buying, making sure they are credit worthy and what they can afford, Sellers also need to do their homework ….

While touching on a couple of other issues, the article aims to outline most of the potential costs that Sellers may be responsible for during the sales and registration (transfer) processes. It covers the following:

  1. Avoiding Penalty Interest
  2. Bond Cancellation Costs
  3. Compliance Certificates
  4. General Condition of the Property and
  5. Nomination of the Transferring Attorney Firm.

You can read the article by clicking on the link below.

CLICK HERE

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For any sales or rental related queries or to get your property listed in the Roodepoort, Ruimsig, Wilgeheuwel, Little Falls, Constantia Kloof and surrounds …. please contact!

Marnus Steyn – 0722647806 / marnus@steynrealty.co.za

Juanita Steyn – 0836041231 / juanita@steynrealty.co.za

http://www.steynrealty.co.za

 

What Sellers need to know.

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So you want to sell your property, could be the house you stay in now or maybe another that you have bought some time ago for investment etc. The first thing you do as the seller is to think about PRICE. What can I / we sell this for?

With all the information available to buyers and sellers these days it is quite possible for sellers to take all of this information into consideration to get to an amount. What sellers need to know is that a lot of the information floating around on the internet and in property publications and booklets are or could be misleading. Take the property publications and ads on the internet sites for instance. Many of the properties advertised on these platforms are over-priced, have been on the market for a long time and just because they are in the same complex, estate, area or street as your property, doesn’t mean that you can price your property accordingly.

Although it gives us an indication, it is a known fact that over-priced properties take a very long time to sell, they become stale and then eventually sell for a lot less if they sell at all. It also doesn’t help talking to sellers in the area as many of them won’t tell you if their property sold for much less than the asking price. To get to the accurate selling price for your property the following needs to be taken into account:

1. Recent Sales: Recent selling prices of similar properties in the complex, estate or area. This is easier in sectional title complexes and estates than in normal residential areas unless the agent knows the properties that have sold and he/she can can also compare specific specifications.

2. Buyers Needs: Experienced agents know what buyers are looking for. Sellers need an independent view on this from an agent that is not emotionally attached to the property. Everything from the layout of the property to the specific finishes, storage space, lighting, garden size and privacy could be issues that are very different from one buyer to the next.

3. Defects, Declaration and Costs: Defects and the general condition of the property is a very important factor. Neat and well maintained properties sell quicker and at better prices …… that’s an industry standard unless you are buying a “fixer-upper” when a whole new set of rules will apply. All possible defects and the general condition of the property has to be documented and declared to the agent so that the buyer can be made aware of the situation. Buyers need to know what they are buying and they will be looking to the agent to declare this. All costs associated with the property need to be declared and documented such as rates and taxes, levies, additional security and maintenance levies etc.

4. Availability: Availability for viewing is sometimes a big problem. Especially in properties where there are tenants that are scared that the property will be sold. Agents will need access to view the property. Most buyers view on weekends and after hours and if that doesn’t suit the seller, well then you might just as well take your property off the market.

5. The Market: We are still in a Sellers Market which means that, taking all the above into consideration, sellers should be able to get slightly higher or at least close to asking price for their properties, if they are priced correctly. With interest rates and stock being low, this is a good time to sell. Buyers also get the benefit of low rates but unfortunately supply is a problem if you don’t find what you are looking for.

6. Commission: Sellers need to account for commission of +/- 5% to 7% of commission to be paid to the mandated agent or the agent who introduced the property to the buyer. This needs to be negotiated and agreed on and documented before the agent starts to market the property.

Determining the market related price of a property to secure a successful sale at the highest possible price with the best possible conditions is serious business and should be left to a property professional. For property sales on the Westrand, Krugersdorp and Roodepoort, contact me on 072 264 7806 / marnus@realpro4u.co.za

Stock – Listings available

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Stock, stock and more stock ………. Just a quick one regarding some available stock the I will be advertising for next week. Some well priced family houses in Krugersdorp and Townhouses available in Roodepoort. Small holding properties in a secure estate in Honigklip as well as some stunning estate houses in Chancliff, Krugersdorp.

For all my, and all RealPro listings please remember to visit the RealPro website at www.realpro4u.co.za