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Small repairs, big returns: Why timely home maintenance pays offProcrastination often comes at a cost, and when it comes to home maintenance, these costs are high. Choosing to neglect home repairs can lead to costly contractor bills and is likely to result in a lower selling price if issues are not rectified.Property buyers will focus on the fundamentals in 2026As 2026 starts to unfold, there is a quiet but growing sense of realism emerging about the South African residential property market. It is becoming very clear that the next 12 months are not going to be defined by any booms or busts, but rather by the steady separation of areas and property types that offer real value and security from those that do not.Suburbs where property prices are holding strong and affordable areas to watchSuburbs such as Alberton and Edenvale’s Greenstone continue to show resilience, while established lifestyle areas in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal are holding firm, supported by strong demand, security and good location fundamentals.
