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What is a reasonable offer below the asking price of a property?
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What is a reasonable offer below the asking price of a property?

Looking to take advantage of the favourable property buying conditions and put in an offer to purchase, but not sure what would be a reasonable offer below asking price?

What to do after you've been blacklisted
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What to do after you've been blacklisted

There are steps one can take after being blacklisted to restore one's credit record.

Property market rebounds on pent-up demand
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Property market rebounds on pent-up demand

After slowing down due to lockdowns to combat the coronavirus, the property market is starting to pick up.

How to apply for a home loan when self-employed
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How to apply for a home loan when self-employed

Self-employed bond applicants face a trickier process when applying for a home loan. Here's how to successfully navigate the bond application process when self-employed.

Covid-19 payment relief update from Absa
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Covid-19 payment relief update from Absa

Insight into the Absa Payment Relief Programme and how it benefits Absa customers.

Finding the perfect home for your multigenerational family
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Finding the perfect home for your multigenerational family

Multigenerational families are becoming more common. Here's how to navigate the challenges of finding a home for a multigenerational family.

Tapping into your property’s equity for an extra boost of funds
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Tapping into your property’s equity for an extra boost of funds

Here's how you can use your home loan to access a large amount of money.

A home repossession is a last resort for Absa
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A home repossession is a last resort for Absa

With may losing their income due to the Covid-19 pandemic, repossession is a concern for many.

Factors to consider before purchasing an apartment
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Factors to consider before purchasing an apartment

Buying an apartment is a huge decision, which is why you need to consider multiple factors before signing on the dotted line.