Lew Geffen has been in the real estate industry since 1972, is recognised as one of the leading experts in property in South Africa and holds many directorships in associated real estate and allied industries.
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Thesens Island - Luxury at its finest
Author: Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty | Published: February 23rd, 2012
Named in honour of the Thesen family - Norwegian business tycoons that helped spur Knysna into development – Thesen Islands is a spectacular marina waterfront development located in the heart of the beautiful, warm-water Knysna estuary.
This multi-award winningmarina development is ...
This multi-award winningmarina development is ...
Childproofing your home
Author: Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty | Published: February 1st, 2012
The journey of first-time parenting is mired with trial and tribulation. Through the anxiety, fear and worry - not to mention bombardments of conflicting advice from the self-proclaimed experts - new parents often feel desperately unprepared.
What must be remembered, though, is the joy of starting a family. It’s a happy time; a time to be celebrated, ...
What must be remembered, though, is the joy of starting a family. It’s a happy time; a time to be celebrated, ...
Innovative Deposit Solutions to Secure Your Loan
Author: Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty | Published: January 19th, 2012
In the current South African property market, following on the heels of the global recession, it is extremely challenging to secure a housing loan. Most lending institutions require a deposit for properties over a certain price. Banks often require deposits as high as 30% of the property price, with 100% loans seldom granted for properties over R1 million. ...
Do You Have What it Takes to be a Landlord?
Author: Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty | Published: January 19th, 2012
If you are in a position to buy to rent in South Africa, there remains a large market for rentals due to the rising number of people who aren’t able to buy their own homes. An advantage to leasing a property lies in the fact that it can be a good income as well as a sensible way to pay off existing mortgages.
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Using and Estate Agent
Author: Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty | Published: January 19th, 2012
The nerve-racking task of selling one’s home can be a stressful experience without the assistance of a real estate agent. These days, many South Africans are quite adamant about selling their homes on their own. This proves to be a misguided route to take, as the seller realises the pressure they have created for themselves. The use of an estate agent eases the stress and ...
