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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.

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Faerie Glen in Pretoria East a peaceful gem

Faerie Glen in Pretoria East is one of those suburbs that have a lot to offer, even while still flying slightly under the radar.

4 factors to consider when choosing a neighbourhood
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4 factors to consider when choosing a neighbourhood

Much has been made of selecting the right house, but what about the neighbourhood? It’s pointless buying your dream home if the area in which it is situated doesn’t match your lifestyle.