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The impact of 2020
Buy or rent? Sectional title or freestanding? Sell or auction? Unforeseen events in 2020 saw buyers and sellers reconsidering their property needs, with surprising results …
Meet South Africa’s new property investors
The profile of South Africa’s standard property investor has changed dramatically in the last decade. A few years ago, the profile was male and between …
Prequalify before you buy
The most important part of home-buying is knowing what you can afford and what your credit score is before you put in an offer WORDS: HELÈNE …
Getting a bond if you’re the boss
With now being the ideal time to buy, many people would like to know what they need to secure a home loan – which is …
Flying solo
Buying a home as a single female owner may seem daunting, but it could be one of the best financial moves you ever make WORDS: …
Buy now rather than rent
Owning is now generally better than renting, especially after the 2020 interest rate cuts, which save money for homeowners while renters are still paying the …
Market rallies with record sales
South Africa’s real estate agents came out of lockdown with modest expectations that pent-up demand and historic low interest rates would encourage market activity – …
Get the best bond
Buying property is a big financial commitment, which is why savings of any kind is welcomed. Applying for a home loan through a bond originator …