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25 April 2007
05 October 2006
PRESS RELEASE: BECOME YOUR OWN ESTATE AGENT
After some busy weeks, I am glad to announce our business is finally launched today. We have also got our launch story in today's Business Herald which you can read HERE
BECOME YOUR OWN ESTATE AGENT
Technology is massively transforming how people buy and sell homes — underlining a global trend that is becoming increasingly apparent in Zimbabwe too. Today’s competitive, and sometimes rapidly changing, real estate climate requires change.
One company, Dzimba.com claim they are setting the pace in the local property market making it both more affordable and easier for homeowners the opportunity to advertise and sell their own homes online with the benefit of saving enormous commissions in estate agent fees.
Dzimba.com is the clear alternative now for Zimbabwean sellers who are fed up with paying large fees in commissions to estate agents. “We wanted to prove unequivocally to all sellers that they do not need to keep paying the 5 to 10% estate agent fees”, Sharon Dziruni the founder says. “People want choice and want to stay in control. The Internet is by a fantastic choice for owners to sell their home by themselves. They have the power they never had before”. Dziruni said a hot property market has made it easier to sell it yourself. Its seller’s market, thereby sellers should not be scared of selling their own homes. There has been a worldwide trend for sellers to find buyers for property privately, without the intervention of an estate agent. This has been made possible by growth in new technology, specifically the growth of the internet.
"What most people need is for someone to guide them, to show them the steps they have to follow to sell their homes successfully. We provide that service, as well as offering the broadest marketing exposure of to reach buyers in the country and abroad.” she says. Consultants visit clients, and take digital photographs of the property and publish the colour pictures along with property descriptions and all the other details on their website www.dzimba.com within 24hours. Each property has its own full web page where sellers can log in to amend their property details. They also get an e-book guide to selling your own property.
The real estate industry is changing rapidly and the property industry has been slow in adapting these changes. "While our biggest differentiator is that sellers don't pay commission, the other huge benefit is time saving. A buyer can visit a property on the web and even take a 'tour' of the property before making contact with the seller. It saves the buyer days. Equally, sellers deal with more genuine buyers and who have had a glimpse of the property”, she says. The new site also uses personalisation to allow buyers to receive free SMS and email notifications within seconds of new property listed and sellers to customise their listing. While people still need to do the footwork looking at houses, many are now finding property through websites, a good starting point.
Dzimba.com also operates in the commercial sales and residential rentals and short term lettings sectors. Although rentals are listed online by the owner of the property, the service is free.
For more information please contact:
Sharon Dziruni - UK
+44 1622 205376 or
Theresa Hadwin - Zimbabwe
Dzimba.com
Tel: 302306 or 011 407580
www.dzimba.com
BECOME YOUR OWN ESTATE AGENT
Technology is massively transforming how people buy and sell homes — underlining a global trend that is becoming increasingly apparent in Zimbabwe too. Today’s competitive, and sometimes rapidly changing, real estate climate requires change.
One company, Dzimba.com claim they are setting the pace in the local property market making it both more affordable and easier for homeowners the opportunity to advertise and sell their own homes online with the benefit of saving enormous commissions in estate agent fees.
Dzimba.com is the clear alternative now for Zimbabwean sellers who are fed up with paying large fees in commissions to estate agents. “We wanted to prove unequivocally to all sellers that they do not need to keep paying the 5 to 10% estate agent fees”, Sharon Dziruni the founder says. “People want choice and want to stay in control. The Internet is by a fantastic choice for owners to sell their home by themselves. They have the power they never had before”. Dziruni said a hot property market has made it easier to sell it yourself. Its seller’s market, thereby sellers should not be scared of selling their own homes. There has been a worldwide trend for sellers to find buyers for property privately, without the intervention of an estate agent. This has been made possible by growth in new technology, specifically the growth of the internet.
"What most people need is for someone to guide them, to show them the steps they have to follow to sell their homes successfully. We provide that service, as well as offering the broadest marketing exposure of to reach buyers in the country and abroad.” she says. Consultants visit clients, and take digital photographs of the property and publish the colour pictures along with property descriptions and all the other details on their website www.dzimba.com within 24hours. Each property has its own full web page where sellers can log in to amend their property details. They also get an e-book guide to selling your own property.
The real estate industry is changing rapidly and the property industry has been slow in adapting these changes. "While our biggest differentiator is that sellers don't pay commission, the other huge benefit is time saving. A buyer can visit a property on the web and even take a 'tour' of the property before making contact with the seller. It saves the buyer days. Equally, sellers deal with more genuine buyers and who have had a glimpse of the property”, she says. The new site also uses personalisation to allow buyers to receive free SMS and email notifications within seconds of new property listed and sellers to customise their listing. While people still need to do the footwork looking at houses, many are now finding property through websites, a good starting point.
Dzimba.com also operates in the commercial sales and residential rentals and short term lettings sectors. Although rentals are listed online by the owner of the property, the service is free.
For more information please contact:
Sharon Dziruni - UK
+44 1622 205376 or
Theresa Hadwin - Zimbabwe
Dzimba.com
Tel: 302306 or 011 407580
www.dzimba.com
01 October 2006
Radley bags
Radley handbag are just so beautiful no wonder they are the best selling handbag in the uk. Radley bag shape and finish is unmistakable with edging that creates a striking feature. I just so love the look and feel of radley.
The things I like about them, the different sizes, different colours, the organizing pockets for pens, phone etc, but the No 1 reason I love them is they are so light when they are empty, I used to get terrible aches in my shoulder and neck after carrying my bag, which was heavy when empty but with Kipling they only weigh what the contents weigh
Radle's goal is to offer the perfect handbag, workbag and shoulder bags which are just stunning by creating a lifestyle brand with design –driven products including casual fashion bags, handbags,. The signature logo and Scottie dog chain have become ' must have ' items among the fashion conscious with quality on all bags
Radley's great attention to detail combined with a sense of fashion and individual flair have propelled them to one of the UK's fastest growing Designer brands. Get a radley purse to complete the look
The things I like about them, the different sizes, different colours, the organizing pockets for pens, phone etc, but the No 1 reason I love them is they are so light when they are empty, I used to get terrible aches in my shoulder and neck after carrying my bag, which was heavy when empty but with Kipling they only weigh what the contents weigh
Radle's goal is to offer the perfect handbag, workbag and shoulder bags which are just stunning by creating a lifestyle brand with design –driven products including casual fashion bags, handbags,. The signature logo and Scottie dog chain have become ' must have ' items among the fashion conscious with quality on all bags
Radley's great attention to detail combined with a sense of fashion and individual flair have propelled them to one of the UK's fastest growing Designer brands. Get a radley purse to complete the look
25 September 2006
Construction cost up!
Construction cost have gone up 350% in the last quarter. It now cost $250 000per square meter to bild in low density and about half of that to build in a high density. This doesnt come as a suprise, so to all those budding to build your own homes, make sure you know the cost. It doesnt comew cheap now. The high cost of building has also been causing shortages of properties because people are just prefering to buy than build
20 September 2006
Come Buy with Me!
Wanted: Complete stranger to buy house with. This maybe something you have not seen but that’s one of the newest buying concept where you can buy a home with a complete stranger if you cant afford to buy on your own. Strange as it may sound, the idea is just borrowed from the fact you can look for romance or partner online but why not a mortgage sharer.
As prices of properties continue to skyrocket beyond the reach of many in Zimbabwe, the idea would me for people who want to buy properties to put their resources together and buy a house. Not everyone has partners, relatives or friends that they can buy a house with.
What are you thought about it. Would you ever consider co-buying? Maybe its time someone sets up a Zimbabwean website where would be budding homeonwers can meet with other would be co-owners.
As prices of properties continue to skyrocket beyond the reach of many in Zimbabwe, the idea would me for people who want to buy properties to put their resources together and buy a house. Not everyone has partners, relatives or friends that they can buy a house with.
What are you thought about it. Would you ever consider co-buying? Maybe its time someone sets up a Zimbabwean website where would be budding homeonwers can meet with other would be co-owners.
14 September 2006
Fringe Areas Still Affordable
Zimbabwe's spectacular property price growth of the last four years, which has seen the average house price rise from around $7 million in 2001 to nearly $50+million today, has stretched many home buyers' budgets to the limit.
It has also made it increasingly difficult for them to buy according to the almost hackneyed real estate advice of "location, location, location". But, while buying in one of the country's hotspots might be beyond many budgets right now, a longer term approach could pave the way to being able to afford to live in a dream area in the not-too-distant future.
Although buying in a prime area might be beyond many people's means at this point in time, there is an alternative and that is to consider the so-called fringe areas. As a result of an ongoing shortage of well-priced stock, especially in the entry and middle markets, there has been steady buyer movement into some of the areas bordering on the prime suburbs. And as a result of these new home owners investing time and money into their properties, the overall appeal of these areas is rising.
Area such as Mt Pleasant and Greendale could well be the short-term answer to many people's dreams of home ownership on Borrowdale, The Grange or Glen Lorne. That's because, if you buy carefully, your properties are likely to accrue in value by around 10 percent a year. This, coupled with careful planning and budgeting, will make it possible for home owners to re-sell when their homes have accrued enough equity and hopefully then be able to afford to buy in your original area of choice.
The place to start is by working out a budget so that you know exactly what you can afford. You must be able to absorb any additional financial outlay without a problem.
The next step is to investigate and do realistic assessments of so-called fringe areas as well and look at trends on current price trends and anticipated value growth. If you're buying a property as a stepping stone to the home and location of your dreams, you must keep re-sale in mind at all times. Buy a property that blends in with the suburb. If the suburb consists mostly of single residence houses, then that's what you should buy, rather than say a flat. Stick to a property that will appeal to the widest range of buyers when you want to sell.
I would also recommends buying into thriving communities with low crime levels like cluster homes, this will be a major factor in terms of future property price growth. Driving around the area and doing some research before making any decisions finding out about property prices, schools, amenities and transport systems.
Finally buyers should reckon on being there for between five and seven years, at which point the home that they paid $50m for would now be worth much more in real terms- and more if they have spruced it up. Not only will you recoup your money but you will then be in a far better position to move into the area you've always wanted to live in.
It has also made it increasingly difficult for them to buy according to the almost hackneyed real estate advice of "location, location, location". But, while buying in one of the country's hotspots might be beyond many budgets right now, a longer term approach could pave the way to being able to afford to live in a dream area in the not-too-distant future.
Although buying in a prime area might be beyond many people's means at this point in time, there is an alternative and that is to consider the so-called fringe areas. As a result of an ongoing shortage of well-priced stock, especially in the entry and middle markets, there has been steady buyer movement into some of the areas bordering on the prime suburbs. And as a result of these new home owners investing time and money into their properties, the overall appeal of these areas is rising.
Area such as Mt Pleasant and Greendale could well be the short-term answer to many people's dreams of home ownership on Borrowdale, The Grange or Glen Lorne. That's because, if you buy carefully, your properties are likely to accrue in value by around 10 percent a year. This, coupled with careful planning and budgeting, will make it possible for home owners to re-sell when their homes have accrued enough equity and hopefully then be able to afford to buy in your original area of choice.
The place to start is by working out a budget so that you know exactly what you can afford. You must be able to absorb any additional financial outlay without a problem.
The next step is to investigate and do realistic assessments of so-called fringe areas as well and look at trends on current price trends and anticipated value growth. If you're buying a property as a stepping stone to the home and location of your dreams, you must keep re-sale in mind at all times. Buy a property that blends in with the suburb. If the suburb consists mostly of single residence houses, then that's what you should buy, rather than say a flat. Stick to a property that will appeal to the widest range of buyers when you want to sell.
I would also recommends buying into thriving communities with low crime levels like cluster homes, this will be a major factor in terms of future property price growth. Driving around the area and doing some research before making any decisions finding out about property prices, schools, amenities and transport systems.
Finally buyers should reckon on being there for between five and seven years, at which point the home that they paid $50m for would now be worth much more in real terms- and more if they have spruced it up. Not only will you recoup your money but you will then be in a far better position to move into the area you've always wanted to live in.
12 September 2006
Forex Trading Market
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Landlords Beware
A story apperead in today's Herald about a doctors who was illegally charging his property in forex. Under the exchage control act it is illegal. The sentencing is tomorrow, so I will let you know what he gets for that. I know it is enticing to charge rentals in forex and its happening. Even some sellers are only accpeting offers from people buying with forex. i can understand why they prefer it that way esp of fellow Zimbabweans abroad who would want to repatriate their funds.
So a word of warning from me. Here is the extract from the Herald
"Doctor pleads guilty to breaching forex laws
Court Reporter
A HARARE medical practitioner Ahmed Bilal Shah yesterday pleaded guilty to breaching the Exchange Control Act.
Regional magistrate Mr Morgan Nemadire will sentence Shah tomorrow.
The agreed facts are that, Shah stays at House Number 11 Broadmed Lane in Chisipite and owns another house at Number 33 Dover Road in the same suburb.
Sometime in July this year, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) invited their counterparts from Russia and the RBZ Logistics Unit sourced for accommodation for the visitors.
RBZ officials then approached Regal Estate Agents where they were advised that there was a vacant house in Chisipite, which belonged to Shah.
The officials went to Shah’s houses where they successfully negotiated for accommodation.
Shah charged US$700 per month as rentals for the house at 33 Dover Road.
Members of RBZ’s Logistics Unit then informed the Exchange Control Department which investigated the case.
The matter was later reported to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Serious Fraud Squad who set a trap for Shah.
It was then that CID detectives and some RBZ officials went to Shah’s house pretending as if they had come to pay for the house.
Shah was instantly arrested after receiving the US$700 trap money.
Mr Obi Mabahwana prosecuted"
So a word of warning from me. Here is the extract from the Herald
"Doctor pleads guilty to breaching forex laws
Court Reporter
A HARARE medical practitioner Ahmed Bilal Shah yesterday pleaded guilty to breaching the Exchange Control Act.
Regional magistrate Mr Morgan Nemadire will sentence Shah tomorrow.
The agreed facts are that, Shah stays at House Number 11 Broadmed Lane in Chisipite and owns another house at Number 33 Dover Road in the same suburb.
Sometime in July this year, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) invited their counterparts from Russia and the RBZ Logistics Unit sourced for accommodation for the visitors.
RBZ officials then approached Regal Estate Agents where they were advised that there was a vacant house in Chisipite, which belonged to Shah.
The officials went to Shah’s houses where they successfully negotiated for accommodation.
Shah charged US$700 per month as rentals for the house at 33 Dover Road.
Members of RBZ’s Logistics Unit then informed the Exchange Control Department which investigated the case.
The matter was later reported to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Serious Fraud Squad who set a trap for Shah.
It was then that CID detectives and some RBZ officials went to Shah’s house pretending as if they had come to pay for the house.
Shah was instantly arrested after receiving the US$700 trap money.
Mr Obi Mabahwana prosecuted"
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