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Building vs buying a house: Advantages and disadvantages
Property Advice

Building vs buying a house: Advantages and disadvantages

Here’s a brief overview of the advantages and disadvantages which need to be considered when deciding whether to build or buy a house.

Should you pay cash for your home?
Property Advice

Should you pay cash for your home?

Many buyers feel buying a home for cash is better than taking on a home loan, but this is not always the case.

8 things to check before renting an apartment
Property Advice

8 things to check before renting an apartment

Jumping head first into a new lease without first carrying out an in-depth walkthrough could leave you regretting your decision.

Who protects the buyer’s funds when property deals collapse?
Property Advice

Who protects the buyer’s funds when property deals collapse?

Learn how buyers can protect property deposits when deals collapse, from secure deposit accounts to release conditions and cybercrime safeguards.

Winelands and West Coast rental markets pay off for investors
Property Advice

Winelands and West Coast rental markets pay off for investors

Rising rental demand in the Winelands and West Coast is creating strong long-term opportunities for property investors now.

The home loan guide for the self-employed
Property Advice

The home loan guide for the self-employed

A practical guide to securing a home loan as a self-employed South African, from preparation to approval.

Knowing the difference between a sectional title unit and a cluster
Property Advice

Knowing the difference between a sectional title unit and a cluster

Sectional title and cluster developments may look similar but they are very different in terms of ownership. Here’s what you need to know.

How to turn your declined bond into a detour, not a dead end
Property Advice

How to turn your declined bond into a detour, not a dead end

A declined bond isn’t the end. Here’s how to improve your profile and boost approval chances.

Property industry reacts to latest interest rate hike
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Property industry reacts to latest interest rate hike

South Africa’s latest rate hike raises affordability concerns, but property leaders still see resilience in the housing market.