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Being Part of a Homeowners' Association 101
Property Advice

Being Part of a Homeowners' Association 101

Homeowners' in South Africa are legally allowed to form associations. How are these associations formed and how can one join?

Buying in your 20s: Don’t just follow the herd
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Buying in your 20s: Don’t just follow the herd

Avoid the common pitfalls of homeownership in your 20s.

Driveway Paving: How to Find the Right Paver for your Driveway
Property Advice

Driveway Paving: How to Find the Right Paver for your Driveway

Paving can be a difficult task if not done well. What is the best way to go about it?

Interest rate disappoints as second wave could eat into property and economic gains
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Interest rate disappoints as second wave could eat into property and economic gains

The repo rate has been retained at 3.5%, which could impact property and economic gains.

A missed opportunity for greater property price appreciation
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A missed opportunity for greater property price appreciation

The decision to retain the current repo rate has resulted in a missed opportunity for further growth in the property market.

South Africa’s top 10 most expensive areas
Property Advice

South Africa’s top 10 most expensive areas

Here are some of the most expensive areas in South Africa, for those who are curious and those who seek to invest in luxury properties.

Proptech designed to give agents the edge
Property Advice

Proptech designed to give agents the edge

Covid-19 regulations have made technology even more pertinent for estate agents, with proptech the new buzzword in real estate.

Interest rate disappoints, but South Africans will buy property this festive season, says Seeff
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Interest rate disappoints, but South Africans will buy property this festive season, says Seeff

Despite the South Africa Reserve Bank's decision to keep the interest rate at 3,5% South Africans are predicted to still purchase property this festive.

Stable interest rates lead to housing market boom
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Stable interest rates lead to housing market boom

There's a huge spike in homebuyers in South Africa.