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First-timers give areas faceliftRenewed interest in property on the part of first-time buyers is spurring wholesale upgrading in areas that had become run down or neglected.Upmarket not always best valueInvestors and homeowners who shunned older, lower- to middle-income areas in favour of luxury, upmarket suburbs may have lost out on some spectacular capital gains last year. By Joan MullerMistakes to avoid when buying off-plan in South Africa Buying off-plan property can be an exciting venture, offering the potential for significant capital growth, especially in fast-developing areas. However, it’s not without its risks.