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How to Navigate the Estate Report

Lightstone’s Estate Report is specifically designed for gated communities and security estate complexes, offering comprehensive details crucial for informed decision-making. Here's a guide to effectively navigate each key section of this insightful report.

Key Sections Explained

Estate Details

This section includes essential information:

• Legal description of the estate

• Total size and area per unit

• Count of Sectional Scheme units, Freehold Erven, and total properties within the estate

  
  

Transfer Information

Review recent Deeds Office transactions within the estate:

• Title Deed number

• Erf or unit details and sizes

• Address or unit specifics

• Registration and sales dates

• Sales price
  Click the ellipsis icon on the right for additional related products.

  
  

Market Stock

Displays all residential Freehold Erven and Sectional Scheme units within the estate, providing a complete view of market availability.

Period of Ownership

Visualizes ownership duration of properties over the last 12 months, distinguishing between Existing Owners and Recent Sellers across various time frames:

• 11+ years

• 8-10 years

• 5-7 years

• Under 5 years

  
  

Age of Owners

Highlights the age distribution of Stable Owners, Recent Buyers, and Recent Sellers over the past year, categorised into:

• Pensioner (65+ years)

• Mature (50-64 years)

• Middle Aged (36-49 years)

• Youth/Adult (18-35 years)

  
  

Estate National Ranking

Provides a national ranking based on median property valuations, showing how this estate compares nationally. Additional insights can be accessed via the ellipsis icon.

Lending Information

Presents lending data from top institutions over the past 12 years, colour-coded for clarity. Hover over points on the graph to view specific annual totals.

Estate Trends: Median Value

Offers median transfer values for the past 10 years, segmented by property classification. Hover over the dots for precise values.

Estate Trends: Number of Transfers

Displays the number of property transfers or registrations over the past decade, segmented by classification. Hovering over graph points reveals exact figures. A disclaimer clarifies data exclusions for accuracy.

Amenities

Lists nearby points of interest, including shopping centers, schools, hospitals, and more, with distances measured in straight lines.

Final Notes

The report concludes with a clear disclaimer outlining the nature and limitations of the data provided.