<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Holmz]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are the better home buying experience. We dedicate ourselves to ensuring that you are given the highest possible quality of service. ]]></description><link>https://www.holmz.co.za/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:28:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.holmz.co.za/st/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa’s Interest Rate Turnaround and the Housing Market ]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa’s slow, steady interest-rate cuts are creating new momentum in our property market. For years, high borrowing costs and...]]></description><link>https://www.holmz.co.za/post/south-africa-s-interest-rate-turnaround-and-the-housing-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689307c595a476ffba008c3f</guid><category><![CDATA[Property Analysis]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:09:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_a0210bf7d5714c76b9e4e9078b854ca1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Connor Trehearn-Temlett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flipping Ain’t Easy: The Real Costs of a ‘Fixer Upper’ in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you first step onto the creaking veranda of a fixer-upper in Johannesburg or Cape Town, you might feel a mix of excitement and...]]></description><link>https://www.holmz.co.za/post/flipping-ain-t-easy-the-real-costs-of-a-fixer-upper-in-south-africa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ff5ae10491f344ebe078b7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_af4b129555f14c7aaf6283c0cef33dbe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Connor Trehearn-Temlett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[House Hunting: The Art of Falling in Love with the Right Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ah, house hunting — an adventure that can feel like a whirlwind romance. One moment, you're swiping through endless listings, and the...]]></description><link>https://www.holmz.co.za/post/house-hunting-the-art-of-falling-in-love-with-the-right-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67af034652c9f112d3abe47b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:27:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_08f37843f39c44e797e011945cf00121~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Connor Trehearn-Temlett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Will the Property Market Look Like in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we step into 2025, the South African property market is poised for another transformative year. 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