South Africa

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Home security tips for homeowners and landlords
Property Advice

Home security tips for homeowners and landlords

Security is a top priority for most home buyers as well as prospective tenants. So, what should sellers and landlords be doing to make their properties more appealing?

Further rates cut could be key for ailing housing market
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Further rates cut could be key for ailing housing market

Analysis by a leading bank indicates that the housing market continues to weaken. Further interest rates cuts are key to the market turning around.

Repo rate cut welcome, but time to get the house in order
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Repo rate cut welcome, but time to get the house in order

The surprise decision by SARB to cut the repo rate is good news for the property market but economic and political reforms are still needed.

Should you be investing in property during the recession?
Property Advice

Should you be investing in property during the recession?

A recession is not a good time to take big financial risks but for those that can afford it, there is the potential to pick up a good deal on a home.

My agent has undervalued my home
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My agent has undervalued my home

Sellers should be aware of the fact that the municipal valuation of their home may not be a true reflection of its value.

Why body corporates now need two body corporate funds
Property Advice

Why body corporates now need two body corporate funds

Understanding why body corporates require a reserve fund and an administrative fund as per the new STSMA regulations.

How homeowners can ride out the recession
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How homeowners can ride out the recession

The announcement by Statistics South Africa this week that the country is officially in recession, took many of us by surprise. So, what does it mean for the property market?

Interest rates remain at their current level
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Interest rates remain at their current level

The Monetary Policy Committee announced today at its third meeting of the year that the interest rates would remain unchanged once again.

When the going gets tough, the tough get a warranty
Property Advice

When the going gets tough, the tough get a warranty

If you’re in the market to sell your home, you may be concerned about whether you will be able to sell your home, at the price you want given all the latest economic developments.