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Savvy investors can still find value in the Southern Suburbs
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Savvy investors can still find value in the Southern Suburbs

After years of phenomenal growth the Southern Suburbs market is slowing down. There are however still some markets that are showing strong activity.

How to save for a home deposit faster
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How to save for a home deposit faster

The sooner you save up a decent deposit, the sooner you will be able to make your home buying dream a reality. Here are 7 tips to give your deposit savings a kick-start.

Camps Bay buyers in search of drought-busting homes
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Camps Bay buyers in search of drought-busting homes

Energy and water self-sufficiency are increasingly important factors in home buyers’ choice of property – especially in Cape Town.

4 tips for first-time renters
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4 tips for first-time renters

Competition is fierce for rental properties and in order not to miss out, first-time renters should make sure that they are well prepared. Here is a quick guide for first-time renters

How long it takes to sell a house in South Africa currently
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How long it takes to sell a house in South Africa currently

Research has revealed that the average time homes spent on the market decreased in the first three months of this year. This is an encouraging sign that the market is starting to strengthen.

How to choose a safe apartment
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How to choose a safe apartment

Many property buyers choose an apartment for their first property, and while location and size are often considered, security features are often overlooked.

10 things to consider when house hunting
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10 things to consider when house hunting

To help you stay focused on the important details during your house hunt, here are some tips and important decisions to think about before rushing to the property market.

Fewer buyers, but banks grant more home loans
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Fewer buyers, but banks grant more home loans

There has been a 4% increase in the number of home loans granted over the past 12 months, even though the number of home loan applications has fallen off by a similar percentage.

Gauteng remains the hotspot for first-time buyers
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Gauteng remains the hotspot for first-time buyers

First-time home buying weakened nationally in the first three months of 2018, but there were big differences regionally, with Gauteng outperforming other regions significantly.