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How alternative credit data is helping more South Africans buy homes
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How alternative credit data is helping more South Africans buy homes

Alternative credit data is helping millions of South Africans without credit histories qualify for home loans and enter the property market.

Ten things bond originators wished you knew before applying for a home loan
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Ten things bond originators wished you knew before applying for a home loan

Ten things bond originators wish buyers knew before applying for a home loan – from credit scores to better interest rates.

Oil price shocks will affect household spending
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Oil price shocks will affect household spending

South Africans should brace themselves for higher fuel prices, which will affect how household finances are distributed.

Goodbye gatekeepers: Capitec is redrawing South Africa’s homeownership map
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Goodbye gatekeepers: Capitec is redrawing South Africa’s homeownership map

Capitec’s new home loan offering challenges the local property market with a commitment to help South Africans invest in their future

Are rental properties still a safe investment in 2026
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Are rental properties still a safe investment in 2026

In 2026, rental property remains a powerful way to build long-term wealth, even as the market continues to evolve.

From soil to sale
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From soil to sale

Real estate professional, auctioneer, and farming consultancy in the Western Cape, Dries Barnard Properties, celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Buying a home using a company or trust
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Buying a home using a company or trust

There are definitely advantages to buying a home with a company or trust, but there are complexities, and each presents potential drawbacks.

Industry reacts to Budget 2026
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Industry reacts to Budget 2026

Overall the Budget 2026 delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana seems to be well received.

A national real estate leadership movement begins
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A national real estate leadership movement begins

Real estate agents thrive when they find the balance between professional attributes that build trust and value, and their personal goals.