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Should you buy or rent a home?
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Should you buy or rent a home?

Factors that influence the decision to buy or rent include an individual's finances and personal circumstances.

Pets and a rental home
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Pets and a rental home

Here’s what can you do to ensure you and your animals remain on the good side of your landlord

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Tips on how to buy a property on auction.

Buying a property on auction is slightly different to a regular property purchase, particularly if that property is a distressed sale. Here are a few tips if you're planning to buy a home on auction.

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home loans: is it better to have a 20 or 30 year loan term?

Should you choose a 20 or 30 year term on your home loan? Lephoi Mokgatle, Executive Head of Nedbank Home Loans Digital shares the pros and cons to consider for each.

Latitude 49 - Luxurious apartments in Melrose Arch
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Latitude 49 - Luxurious apartments in Melrose Arch

This new residential development gives buyers access to Melrose Arch’s burgeoning live-play-work lifestyle.

3 tips for getting a good home loan interest rate
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3 tips for getting a good home loan interest rate

The interest rate that you pay on a home loan has a major effect on your cash flow and ability to service your debt. Here's how you can get a better interest rate.

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Need cash? Access funds from your home loan.

Lephoi Mokgatle, Executive Head of Nedbank Home Loans Digital shares 3 essential ways to access additional funds from your home loan.

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Private Property and Khaya Lam make a difference through Title Deeds

Private Property, together with the Khaya Lam Land Reform Project, gave away 30 title deeds to 30 families in Ngwathe, Parys, allowing them to experience peace of mind, owning their own home.

4 tips for buying property in an estate
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4 tips for buying property in an estate

When you buy into an estate, the future value of your property will be affected by how well the whole development is managed. Here's how to identify the best estate to invest in.