ITS MY HOUSE – From bond negotiation to legal fees: Smart home buying tips you haven’t heard before

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GUEST – Carla de Abreu, Business Development Manager at proptech company, e4,

In constrained economic environments where interest rates are high, property markets favour the buyer. With careful planning, as soon as a prospective buyer is ready to go house hunting, they can find themselves in a strong position to negotiate with all of the role players in the buying process, from the moment they put in an offer, right through to the conclusion of the sale.

Carla de Abreu, Business Development Manager at proptech company, e4, says there are a number of touch points where buyers can negotiate better rates, prices, terms and conditions of their purchase, it’s just a question of being empowered and knowing what to ask which entity.
22 Aug 2023 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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