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Where to invest R1 million in 2026’s property market
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Where to invest R1 million in 2026’s property market

Discover where R1 million could go furthest in South Africa’s 2026 property market, from Gauteng to coastal opportunities.

Solar update: Buyer’s checklist
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Solar update: Buyer’s checklist

Before buying a solar-powered home, check certificates, warranties, registration, maintenance records and all included equipment.

How to use your home loan wisely
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How to use your home loan wisely

Use your home loan wisely to reduce interest, build equity, access flexible finance and support long-term wealth.

Cape rain, Joburg pipes: water becomes a national property question
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Cape rain, Joburg pipes: water becomes a national property question

Water resilience is becoming a key property consideration, with buyers and sellers prioritising reliable water-saving and backup systems.

More women are building wealth through property ownership
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More women are building wealth through property ownership

More South African women are building wealth through property, driven by financial independence, first-time buying and improved access to home finance.

Escrow accounts in South Africa: what homebuyers need to know
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Escrow accounts in South Africa: what homebuyers need to know

Understand how escrow accounts work in South Africa, why attorney trust accounts are usually used, and how they protect homebuyers.

Houses before spouses
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Houses before spouses

For many South African women, homeownership is not happening after marriage; they’re buying first, building wealth earlier, and creating financial independence.

What is the difference between a home loan pre-qualification and pre-approval?
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What is the difference between a home loan pre-qualification and pre-approval?

Learn how home loan pre-qualification differs from pre-approval and why getting pre-approved can strengthen your property-buying journey.

The interest rate remains unchanged … for now!
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The interest rate remains unchanged … for now!

South Africa’s property industry welcomes the July interest rate hold, offering homeowners and buyers stability amid rising inflation.