Dogon Group Property News

Trump Ocean Club Launches In South Africa

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:30:19 +0100

Exclusive Development Hosts Two Successful Events in Johannesburg and Cape Town December 3, 2008 – Panama City, Panama – Boasting a world-renowned brand and luxurious location, Trump Ocean Club, the first Trump property in Latin America, recently hosted two successful events in South Africa to introduce the exclusive project to the market. Partnering with Cape Town-based Dogon Group and London-based Moyra Group, the Trump Ocean Club team delivered a compelling presentation to attendees in both Johannesburg and Cape Town which resulted in huge success with 12 units sold in only five days.

Being at the Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:52:11 +0100

I was privileged to attend with my husband Mark and be part of the electric atmosphere generated by the spellbinding ceremony of the Beijing Olympics 2008. The exhilaration of being at an event of that magnitude gave me a first hand glimpse of what it will be like in reality to have the FIFA World Cup 2010 coming to our shores.

Real Estate Agents & Computer Boffins

Fri, 23 May 2008 11:33:00 +0100

Do you have what it takes to be a part of the leading Atlantic Seaboard Real Estate Agency? Dogon Group is expanding and requires fresh, dynamic agents to push our brand to new heights. If you are determined and driven, if you are focussed and feisty, if you feel you can represent our company and play an active role in ushering in an even more successful 2nd half of 2008, then we would like to hear from you. Email your CV to stuart@dogongroup.com. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Confidence Booster

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:05:54 +0100

Hillary Prendini Toffoli with Dogon Group Properties' Denise Dogon at M Cafe, Cape Town Click here to download the article as a PDF (/images/stories/news_2008/080425-Financial_Mail.pdf) (1.79 MB) Financial Mail, 25 April 2008

A New Urban Environment?

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:58:49 +0100

With so many residential developments to choose from in Cape Town’s central city today, it’s hard to believe that Mutual Heights, the first major residential development, was launched just a few years ago in 2003. Investor confidence was high, as buyers scrambled and 90 percent of the units sold out in the first week. The city centre has traditionally been seen as an investor's market and investors have realized attractive returns buying off plan. Today, buying in the city centre is no longer only an investor dominated market as more and more people are buying to live in the city.

Affording your homeloan

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:06:42 +0100

Many a property owner presently faces the brunt of increasing interest rates. At the time of acquiring a property many prudent investors make provision to absorb slight increases. Any increases beyond 2 %, as recently announced, make serious demands on the average family’s household budget. You might be in the unfortunate position where affording your homeloan is causing sleepless nights.Financial institutions are fully aware of the present economic climate and the effects on the average consumer.

Overpricing, Why it could really cost you?

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:05:33 +0100

Your home might mean more to you than it does to a potential buyer, so consider these ordinary reasons why you, as a seller, could be tempted to have your home or property on the market at an extra-ordinary, over-priced and unrelated market price;

Sectional Title Do's and Dont's

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:04:10 +0100

Many buyers entering into the purchase of Sectional Title are under the incorrect impression that their newly acquired apartment space is theirs to do with exactly as they please. This can be a dangerous assumption as the Sectional Title Act makes provision for improvements which negatively impact on other owners in the scheme, to be halted or approved by resolution from the body corporate. Many Sectional Title schemes have rules in place governing improvements and the access of contractors to the common property.

Staging your home for Sale

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:02:27 +0100

“It’s a very competitive market out there” says Grant Rea of Dogon Group Properties . If you are considering selling your home you need to make sure that it competes favourably with other homes on the market; one way to do this is to “stage” your home. There are many ways to improve the first impression created by your home. Remember buyers are becoming more discerning and make a thorough inspection of your home, especially since the “voetstoots” clause protects the seller from any “comebacks” from the purchaser regarding defects that are apparent. In the event of a dispute regarding defects, the seller will be held responsible if it can be proven that a defect was fraudulently hidden and undisclosed to the purchaser.

Show Houses, Who Needs them?

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:00:22 +0100

It is estimated that around one thousand houses and properties are on show every weekend in Cape Town. This method of marketing has proven to be the most effective. You may have concerns about putting your home on show, so we have outlined some reasons why they are in your best interest. Most local residents are aware of the Sunday show times from 14:00 – 17:00, and it is not unusual that potential buyers and sellers spend their Sunday afternoons driving around, viewing show-houses and assessing the market trends.