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Need cash? Borrow from your bond

In the wake of the African Bank’s collapse, unsecured lending has come under the spotlight like never before. And justifiably so.
Property Advice
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Jacqueline Gray
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16 Oct 2014

No maintenance? No bond!

The government has proposed to block access to credit for anyone who’s found guilty of defaulting on their maintenance payments.
Property Advice
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Martin Hatchuel
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16 Oct 2014

Annihilate your buy-to-let bond

Smart property investors will be aware that
 paying off a bond faster will save hundreds of thousands of Rands in interest and shave years off the bond term. But, like all bondholders facing tight ...
Property Advice
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Real Estate Investment Magazine
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14 Oct 2014

Have a happy home

Martin Seligman’s book “Authentic Happiness” talks about how happy people are more likely to have more casual and close friends, are more likely to be married and are more involved in group ...
Property Advice
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Real Estate Investment Magazine
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14 Oct 2014

African magic at Mahathunzi

Situated in over 1 000 hectares of authentic African terrain in KwaZulu-Natal, complete with both large and small wildlife, Mahathunzi will shortly be released onto the property market ...
Property Advice
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Cathy Nolan
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14 Oct 2014

“Mom, help me buy a house!”

Generally speaking, children look up to their parents and approach them for advice on matters of importance. Buying a home is one such matter and parents can play a pivotal role in assisting their children on their path to home ...
Property Advice
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Jacqueline Gray
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09 Oct 2014

Rent first; buy second

The cost of living is increasing and with it, the ability to buy property. Impaired credit records and high levels of personal debt are now the norm, and 100% bond approvals are few and far between. First time buyers and ...
Property Advice
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Jacqueline Gray
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09 Oct 2014

Buying? Read this!

It's easy to get caught up in the house-buying experience, particularly when you are buying your first home. It often seems that buyers go from merely discussing the idea to actively buying a property at breakneck speed. ...
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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09 Oct 2014

Buying? Investigate urban crime!

You would think, given the high levels of crime in this country, that those in power would do everything possible to get their facts straight first-time around. However, the annual crime statistics released last week indicate ...
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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02 Oct 2014

Plan now, retire well

For many, growing old may seem like something that’s reserved for other people – a mere notion that’s a lifetime away. Yet, sooner or later, age catches up with everyone. But whether or not you ...
Property Advice
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Jacqueline Gray
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02 Oct 2014