South Africa

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Here’s how you can survive the downgrade
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Here’s how you can survive the downgrade

If you’re in a panic over the rating downgrade, here’s a 9-point plan to help you get through the tough times ahead.

Junk status vs the housing market: The experts weigh in
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Junk status vs the housing market: The experts weigh in

Wondering where the credit downgrade will leave the property market? We asked the heads of some of SA’s biggest agencies for their opinions.

#JunkStatus - what it means for the property market
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#JunkStatus - what it means for the property market

The downgrade of South Africa to sub-investment will have a negative impact on the housing market and consumers as a whole.

Flat repo rate vital for stability and economic and property recovery
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Flat repo rate vital for stability and economic and property recovery

The decision by the Monetary Policy Committee of the SARB to keep the interest rate at the current level of 7% is a vital boost for stability.

Don’t lose out when selling your home
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Don’t lose out when selling your home

With the economy and the property market showing sluggish growth, there is the risk that some homeowners will lose money when selling their homes. Here’s how to prevent this.

Are South Africans losing money on their property?
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Are South Africans losing money on their property?

House price deflation occurs when a home owner sells their property for less than they paid for it. This is more likely to happen in a struggling economy. So just how often does it happen?

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Budget 2017: New exemption threshold a welcome relief for property buyers

Finance minister Pravin Gordhan today revealed in the highly anticipated National Budget Speech 2017 that properties under R900 000 will not attract transfer duty tax.

Budget 2017: how it will affect the property market
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Budget 2017: how it will affect the property market

What does this year’s budget speech mean for those who own property or are buying property this year? The heads of some of SA’s biggest estate agencies have their say.

Attract qualified property buyers, even in a tough economy
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Attract qualified property buyers, even in a tough economy

The property market is in favour of buyers, so sellers have to get their property marketing plan right. Here’s how to give your home sale the edge.