With the current interest rate, it has become a lot more affordable to invest in property, as your Rands stretch so much further. Why pay rental to a landlord if you can own your own home?

One of the biggest savings on a new home is that you don’t have to pay transfer duty. This tax is due for all homes exceeding R1-million and starts at 3% of the value above R1-million. If you buy from a developer, it means that you don’t have this cost whatsoever!

When you buy from a developer, the purchase price includes VAT, therefore the price you see is the price you pay. If you qualify for a 100% bond, you can finance the total price including the VAT.

Don’t underestimate the feeling of knowing that you are the first owner of a home – everything is new, clean and has never been used before. The convenience of moving into a move-in ready home is a huge stress reliever.

There is no such thing as a fixer-upper when you buy a new home from Rabie. Repairs, maintenance and alterations should be zero or very minimal in the first few years. If constructed by a reputable developer to the latest standards, you could enjoy lower running costs and efficient energy measures.

With a development property, you have so much more choice – not only from a number of houses available, but you get to choose your finishes from a selection upfront. You won’t need to live with someone else’s unfortunate décor choices!