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How to buy a home that’s a ‘keeper’
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How to buy a home that’s a ‘keeper’

With slow property price growth and high living costs to contend with, homeowners are staying in the same home for longer. Here’s how to buy for the long-term.

6 South African property trends to look out for in 2018
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6 South African property trends to look out for in 2018

We look at the major trends that are likely to shape the South African property market this year.

Atlantic Seaboard’s BIG FIVE suburbs head to R20m ave selling price
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Atlantic Seaboard’s BIG FIVE suburbs head to R20m ave selling price

The average selling price of a home in these Cape Town suburbs has surged past the R15m mark!

Chapel Towers development is Cape Town’s “Best kept secret”
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Chapel Towers development is Cape Town’s “Best kept secret”

Units in this development situated between the District Six area and the Foreshore are selling fast.

Hip new FiftyFive development in Linden ideal for millennials
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Hip new FiftyFive development in Linden ideal for millennials

Starting from R875 000, these lifestyle apartments have been designed with millennial buyers in mind.

Taking out a loan for a bond deposit is a mistake
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Taking out a loan for a bond deposit is a mistake

Getting into debt to pay a deposit when buying a home, can compromise your chances of qualifying for a home loan.

How marriage contracts affect property rights
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How marriage contracts affect property rights

Couples should consider the financial consequences of their marriage on their assets.

What to expect from the rental market this year
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What to expect from the rental market this year

The South African rental market is expected to produce mixed results this year with many different factors in play.

The Impact of Day Zero on the Cape’s property market
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The Impact of Day Zero on the Cape’s property market

The water issues in the Cape could have an effect on property sales and property transfers in the province.