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Give yourself a head start on your home loan deposit
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Give yourself a head start on your home loan deposit

Saving for the deposit on a home is like training for a marathon – the earlier you start and the more regularly you run, the better, so that your body has time to adjust to the strain.

10 Joburg suburbs where the average home costs under R1m
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10 Joburg suburbs where the average home costs under R1m

Affordability is a major concern for home buyers and most are looking for great value when they buy property. We've compiled a list of middle class suburbs where the average home costs less than R1m.

How the tough economy could change home buying patterns
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How the tough economy could change home buying patterns

A struggling economy will increase urbanisation and intensify the demand for homes close to work, shops and schools.

Growing buyer demand for fixer-uppers in Highlands North
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Growing buyer demand for fixer-uppers in Highlands North

Affordable fixer-uppers in the Highlands North and Highlands North Extension areas are in extremely high demand due to its central location, good sized stands and outstanding value.

4 reasons the Cape Town rental bubble has burst
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4 reasons the Cape Town rental bubble has burst

For the first time in years, Cape Town’s rental market is oversupplied. With demand low, landlords will need to re-evaluate their rentals and marketing strategies in order to find tenants.

What you need to know about co-ownership of property
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What you need to know about co-ownership of property

Co-owning a home is a good way of getting onto the property ladder, but the terms of the arrangement need to be property set out and documented beforehand.

South Africans are struggling to pay their rent
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South Africans are struggling to pay their rent

A recent report has revealed that a quarter of tenants in South Africa don’t fulfill their rental obligations.

First residents ready to move in at Acorn Creek Lifestyle Estate
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First residents ready to move in at Acorn Creek Lifestyle Estate

Construction is continuing apace at this brand-new estate in Somerset West, with the first batch of houses expected to be completed this month.

Koro Creek Golf Estate proving to be an excellent investment
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Koro Creek Golf Estate proving to be an excellent investment

This new estate being developed near Modimolle is the only one in the area, and investors who buy early could get a great return on their investment.