Why Spring in Upper Highway Is the Best Time to Sell Your Home ☀️🌻

Upper Highway in spring? It's absolute magic. The air feels lighter, gardens wake up, and buyers suddenly start scrolling through listings like it's their new hobby. If you've been wondering whether now's the time to put your home on the market, here's the short answer: yes.

Here's why spring in Durban (and the Upper Highway area) is one of the smartest seasons to sell.

Your Home Shows Off Better in Spring 🌸

Durban gardens thrive this time of year-lush lawns, bursts of bougainvillea, and those perfect sunny afternoons that make every veranda look like a holiday spot. Buyers walking through your home aren't just seeing bricks and mortar-they're picturing Saturday braais, pool parties, and summer evenings under the jacarandas. 

Buyers Are Out and About 🚗💨

Spring always brings a bump in activity. Families want to move before year-end, and with schools winding down soon, they've got their eyes on settling into a new home by January. The local property chatter shows exactly that: KZN's spring months see faster sales and stronger offers compared to winter.

Interest Rate Drops = More Buyers With Real Budget 💵

Here's the kicker: the South African Reserve Bank recently dropped interest rates to 10.5% -the lowest in years. That might sound like boring finance-speak, but here's what it really means:

• More buyers can qualify for bonds.

• Monthly repayments are more manageable.

• First-time buyers who were priced out last year? They're back in the game.

Ooba Home Loans have already reported more bond approvals this year. That means your buyer pool just got bigger.

The Market Is Quietly On the Up 📈

While things have been a bit "meh" the past few years, prices are edging upwards again. Nationally, home prices grew 2.2% year-on-year (April 2025), and Durban's coastal appeal plus lifestyle value keep it a steady favorite. Up in the Upper Highway suburbs (Kloof, Hillcrest, Gillitts), family homes with big gardens and good schools nearby are especially hot tickets.

Why Get a Free Valuation Right Now?

Because knowledge is power. Even if you're not 100% ready to sell, a free valuation tells you where you stand in the current market. Maybe your home's jumped in value. Maybe spring demand gives you that extra edge.

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