Emigrating from South Africa for greener pastures. Let’s look at who is emigrating and why if it is not already painfully clear already. If as a South African you are also considering leaving SA, then you are not alone, and not by a long shot.
Reasons for selling a property in 2022:
- The 2021 unrest across the country, concentrated in KZN is a key driver.
- Families or older couples wanting to downscale is another factor.
- More families are relocating to the coast or semigration as it’s known is a trend that keeps climbing. Families getting off the treadmill opting for a less complicated and stressful life is also a growing trend.
- Deceased estates, although always a factor has been a contender in the property sales market and more so since Covid hit us in SA.
- Finally, emigrating to live abroad, is still a key factor when considering why South Africans are selling properties and moving to other countries.
Emigrating is not a new concept in SA
Emigrating to live abroad is also called the brain drain as it’s known sees South Africans leaving our beloved country for a number of reasons:
- The socio-political environment.
- Disillusionment with the government.
- High unemployment.
- The reality of our crime stats.
- Loadshedding and more.
Where are our South Africans going?
According to a wide array of industries, that include (relocation experts, researchers, and professional bodies), SA citizens are leaving for:
- The United Kingdom.
- The Economic Union.
- Australia.
- New Zealand.
Emigration stats
Recently quoted, emigration increased significantly between 2015 and 2019 rising from 5% om 2015 to 13,4% om 2019. The numbers are expected to keep going up though, especially thanks to the KZN unrest in 2021.
KZN sales numbers
Significantly, the KZN province saw an increase in selling due to security concerns. The number of properties for sale in KZN is noted at 11% versus 8% and 7% for the previous quarters of 2021. Finally, we are still not certain whether this trend will continue or whether it was a justifiable knee-jerk reaction to the riots.
Which sectors are emigrating?
The emigration trend, whilst it cannot be ignored, is still noted at 8% of reasons for selling. But it’s the wealthier South Africans that are most likely to emigrate. When we stay wealthy South Africans, we also refer to this market segment as sellers of properties above the R3,5m mark which represents 14%. This 14% is up the previous 13% and at R2,6m to R3,6m house price band.
Which age groups are emigrating?
Sadly, as quoted by PPS it’s noted that around 25% of the group’s clients with new graduate professionals with honors-level or higher qualifications are leaving for reasons of emigration. Also and sadly, this is the group that has decided it’s time even before they get invested in the country. And with good reason too, sadly. Our children need a future, and their children need a future.
Emigrating and need to know what your property is worth?
Let Keller Williams Select do a free property valuation. We will provide you with an accurate market-related price when you decide it’s time to sell. Keller Williams is also the largest real estate brand in the world. Largest, by turnover globally, agent number, and more. In summary, we are the biggest and we are the best. We are the best because we can sell a property faster than any other brand out there. We can also assist with relocation to other countries because we are a global company. Book your free property valuation today.
Get in touch
So, if you need a valuation done on a property anywhere in Randburg or elsewhere in Jhb, we can help. Give us a call on telephone number (064) 549-3123. Alternatively, drop us an e-mail at kwselect@kwsa.co.za. We have a vast network of almost 1,500 top Keller Williams agents at our fingertips who are all just dying for the opportunity to partner with you to sell and conclude your property transaction in record time.
If you want to view all the Keller Williams properties across the country, click on our website to start the search for your dream home. Need help getting a pre-approved homeloan, it’s free and our strategic partners will find you the best rate over 20 years! And finally if you are thinking of putting your property on the market and need a free property valuation, click here!
- Sell my home? Yes, a kitchen will sell a home. Need to connect with a top Keller Williams agent to do a valuation or get some property advice, click here.
That and knowing it’s a buyer’s market means you could try home staging and specifically your kitchen! Wow, we have had such a fabulous response from you, our readers and we had such fun writing the article that we have decided to write another and see where this goes.
We got some fab responses from:
- Homeowners who have had their homes on the market for some time and are now contemplating some home staging. Remember the article we published about a buyer’s market.
- Homeowners that are finally coming around to the idea of selling their home and want it to look fantastic, sell fast and for a good price too. Remember to read our article about why you should use a partner like Keller Williams to sell your home..
- And then there were folk just like me who just need a little inspiration and motivation to get going. Spring is in the air and it’s time for a fresh look on a shoestring.
On the menu for today
Today we cover the most important thing you can do to sell your home in Randburg or make it look fantastic, in the most important room in your home. That’s right, decluttering your kitchen.
It’s all in the numbers when you sell your home
Statistics show that if you are selling your home, then your first consideration should be to declutter. Period. Without a doubt, decluttering is by far the most useful way of creating a more inviting home. The success rate is unbelievable at 95%! This means that if you only do one thing before you sell, you should declutter your home.
And again, statistics, depending on what stats you read shows that the kitchen is either the most important or the 2nd most important room in your home. Therefore, either way, the kitchen is important. So, focus your decluttering efforts on your kitchen. Because 84% of US buyers indicated that the kitchen was the biggest consideration when buying a home.
Whether you are selling your home or whether you just know it’s time to get going on a good clean up, decluttering can leave you feeling like you really have achieved something great. It’s quite cathartic. It’s an even better feeling to bless someone that needs your old stuff that you no longer need.
Where to start when you want to sell your home & improve your kitchen
If you feel overwhelmed with all the stuff you have to declutter, here are some tips to get you started:
- Start with one room at a time and because your kitchen is the heart of your home that’s where I started.
- If you do decide to tackle your kitchen first, break the project into smaller bits.
- I started with my kitchen drawers which really needed attention.
- Once I was done with the drawers I moved onto our pantry or grocery cupboards.
- I gave myself 2 weeks to finish my 1st project and with a small child of 5, I got distracted quite a bit which was a good call in hindsight.
- 2 weeks is what I took to go through my kitchen from top to toe and give it the decluttering it needed.
Tips to giving your kitchen a make-over
Ok, then the bit we are all waiting for, some affordable tips to staging your kitchen:
- Clean your kitchen. And with clean we mean clean and scrub. Your kitchen should not just shine, it should sparkle.
- Declutter. The rule is that if you have not used it in a year or more, get rid of it. Give it away. If it has passed its sell-by date toss it. Un-junk the junk drawer(s). Your kitchen counters should have nothing on them except for a few decorative canisters and no more than one or two appliances max. A de-cluttered kitchen will look bigger and more inviting.
- Does your kitchen smell great? Bake some cookies to make sure the smell permeates through your kitchen and your home. You don’t want last night’s chicken Korma lingering for days. Put a small capful of vanilla essence into a warm oven and let the warm smell permeate throughout your kitchen.
- Organise your kitchen. Line up your coffee mugs with handles pointing the same way. Alphabetise the spices. Stack your plates neatly and remove random plates that don’t match.
- Make your kitchen inviting. Only keep a few decorative canisters and basic cooking or banking utensils visible. You could keep a nice coffeepot or a nice mixer out, but nothing more. Include a nice healthy looking pot plant or a nice vase of fresh flowers looks great and smells good too. Also, a bowl of fresh fruit will do wonders to add the colour you need without breaking the bank.
- Add some colour. Hang a brand new set of bright tea towels to add some bright colour. Pop a cookbook under a big glass jug or vase and it with lemons or other brightly coloured fruit.
This is not my kitchen below. I never even thought to take photos, but this gives you a good idea of the before and after, using the tips we provided above. If you are in the home staging business and need an opportunity to advertise, please feel free to comment.
If you are selling in a buyer’s market also consider
Meet with and work with a prominent estate agent from Keller Williams. We call it betting on Red.
- Don’t settle for the highest valuation it’s the oldest trick in the book, just to get your mandate.
- Consider the market carefully, especially with regards to the mandate. Remember we will always recommend a sole mandate because we believe in having agents invested in the sale of a property.
- Also when you work with a prominent estate agent, the commission if you award a sole mandate could be lower. It’s something to consider.
- Be diligent about setting the right asking price. It is imperative that you follow the advice of your agent to set the right asking price. In a buyer’s market, no matter how fabulously you stage your home if the asking price is wrong your home will not sell.
- A property valuation is also always free. Get an accurate property valuation. Schedule for a time that’s most convenient.
Estate Agents – want to know more about KW?
Keller Williams (USA) is a top real estate brand to work for. If you are an estate agent and want to know a little more drop me an e-mail. If you would like to leverage world-class technology to the benefit of all our stakeholders across the value chain and end up with a win-win every time, then let’s touch base. Also, read what makes Keller Williams the best.
Get in touch
So, if you need a valuation done on a property anywhere in Randburg or elsewhere in Jhb, we can help. Give us a call on telephone number (064) 549-3123. Alternatively, drop us an e-mail at kwselect@kwsa.co.za. We have a vast network of almost 1,500 top Keller Williams agents at our fingertips who are all just dying for the opportunity to partner with you to sell and conclude your property transaction in record time.
If you want to view all the Keller Williams properties across the country, click on our website to start the search for your dream home. Need help getting a pre-approved homeloan, it’s free and our strategic partners will find you the best rate over 20 years! And finally, if you are thinking of putting your property on the market and need a free property valuation, click here!
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