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Parkhurst is one of SA’s fastest growing wealth suburbs
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Parkhurst is one of SA’s fastest growing wealth suburbs

Professional families are flocking to buy homes in this centrally-located area, which has just listed as the third fastest growing area for wealth in SA by a research group.

Buy to let vs Buy to live
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Buy to let vs Buy to live

The criteria for buying a property may change depending on what you are planning to use it for, says Steve van Wyk, Seeff’s MD in Centurion.

How to pay off your home in 10 years
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How to pay off your home in 10 years

Paying a home loan off over the full term of the loan will result on you paying more than double in interest alone. Here’s how you save by paying off your home sooner.

3 types of real estate agents to avoid
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3 types of real estate agents to avoid

Choosing a real estate agent is like choosing a mattress – make the wrong selection and you’ll end up with sleepless nights left contemplating all of the money you have lost.

Still a buyer’s market, despite improved property outlook
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Still a buyer’s market, despite improved property outlook

Although the economy and property market is showing improvement, it is still all about the buyers as we wait for the positive sentiment to translate into a meaningful increase in sales and prices.

The 10 most expensive estates in Gauteng
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The 10 most expensive estates in Gauteng

With more than half of SA's estate properties located in Gauteng, there is no shortage of desirable addresses for discerning buyers. Here are 10 of the most expensive estates in the province.

The Allure of Eco Estate Living
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The Allure of Eco Estate Living

Eco Estates are housing developments that have a sustainable lifestyle focus and have been built around some form of nature conservation.

The threat of fraud in the real estate industry
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The threat of fraud in the real estate industry

It’s not only unwitting buyers and sellers who are getting fleeced by increasingly brazen and sophisticated scamsters, but property professionals too

Home loans: understanding the basics
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Home loans: understanding the basics

We have a look at the home loan options available to you and answer some important questions that could help you once you decide to search for a new home.