Menno van Mechelen agent profile

Menno van Mechelen

eXp Realty / Property Practitioner

More about Menno

Hi. My name is Menno van Mechelen. I have been a successful Flat & Townhouse Specialist in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town for more than 30 years. I am also a property investor myself & buy the types of properties that I sell to my clients. My philosophy is simple: "Conservative & Cautious by Nature, Dynamic & Driven by Design". Being Conservative & cautious by nature, I treat the sale or purchase of your property as if it were my own ensuring you do not make costly mistakes, as I too am a property investor. At the same time I am dynamic & driven by design, ensuring that you will receive the best service and good old fashioned hard work together with cutting edge marketing and virtual resources. I would be happy to assist & advise you will all your Flat & Townhouse requirements & advice and look forward to your call. Regards - Menno

Estate Agent Property News Articles

Market & Opinion

Thinking of selling your home privately? What South African sellers should know

25 Nov 2025

With the rising cost of living and tighter bank lending conditions, many homeowners are looking for ways to cut costs when selling, including the idea of avoiding estate agent commission by selling privately. While this may seem like a way to keep more money in your pocket, the risks in today’s market are far higher than most people realise. A private sale can quickly become expensive, stressful, and legally risky if you’re not fully prepared.

Market & Opinion

Selling an Overpriced Property: How to Bounce Back and Attract Buyers

18 Aug 2025

When it comes to selling a home, every property owner dreams of securing the best possible price. Unfortunately, one of the most common mistakes sellers make is setting the price too high. While it might seem like a good idea to “test the market,” overpricing can backfire, leaving a home stuck on the market for months, attracting little interest, and eventually forcing the seller to accept less than fair value.

Industry

Overpricing Costs South African Homeowners Time and Money, New MyProperty Report Finds

10 Sep 2025

South African homeowners risk losing both time and value when they overprice their properties, according to the newly released MyProperty Sentiment Index 2025. The report, based on feedback from over 200 estate agents, reveals that over 75% of homes end up selling below the asking price — and in many cases only after extended delays.

Market & Opinion

Property Market Snapshot: What South African Agents Are Seeing on the Ground

29 Jul 2025

The latest FNB Estate Agent Survey for the second quarter of 2025 reveals a slight cooling in South Africa’s residential property market. While activity and sentiment have dipped compared to the previous quarter, the affordable housing segment continues to shine, driven by interest rate cuts and increased demand from first-time buyers.