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Make a calculated buying decision

Mention ‘bond affordability calculator’ and most people will automatically think of a bank or home loan provider. Today, bond affordability calculators are an important part of many financial institutions’ repertoire as they are ...
Property Advice
Jacqueline Gray
08 May 2014

You've been conned!

An absolutely horrific story appeared in the Pretoria News last week about a group of prospective tenants who had all forked out large sums of money to rent the same property. During the investigation it came to light that at ...
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
08 May 2014

Consolidate your debt into your bond

A bigger bond at a lower interest rate that reduces short-term debt at a higher rate, and is settled sooner rather than later, can amount to considerable cash savings.
Property Advice
Anna-Marie Smith
08 May 2014

High potential solutions for low income tenants

Affordable rental programmes are subsided by government to help facilitate a better life for 4.5 million households in lower income groups. However, prospective lower-income buyers on long waiting lists have little choice other ...
Property Advice
Anna-Marie Smith
30 Apr 2014

Exercise financial fitness

A recent article on Sky News with the headline “Gym Fees Could Stop Mortgage Approvals” undoubtedly induced a few Brits to choke on their cornflakes. It appears that new restrictions introduced under the Mortgage Market Review ...
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
30 Apr 2014

Debt: the good, the bad and the ugly

Even the word “debt” instils fear. No one wants to be in a position of owing money. Yet reality dictates that in some way we’ll always owe money to someone due to the obvious realisation that we can’t all afford to pay for ...
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Private Property Reporter
30 Apr 2014

Credit Amnesty Bill grants opportunity to clean slate

The new Credit Amnesty Bill was received with much anticipation and expectation.
Property Advice
Engel & VolkersSA
30 Apr 2014

All about home loan calculators

Where to find home loan calculators and information on the types of home loans available.
Property Advice
Engel & VolkersSA
29 Apr 2014

Getting taken for a ride

I recently took part in the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon. After a long, hot and windy day out, all I wanted to do after crossing the finish line was head home. That, and take a bulldozer to Chapman’s Peak. Running over a mountain ...
Property Advice
Shaun Wewege
24 Apr 2014

Plan, plan and plan some more

Speak to any financial adviser and they will inevitably tell you that your financial needs will change significantly as you enter different stages of life. While saving for retirement tends to get the lion’s share of attention, ...
Property Advice
Jacqueline Gray
24 Apr 2014