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The National Credit Act (NCA)
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The National Credit Act (NCA)

One of the South African Government Acts that affect home loans and debt in general.

What is bridging finance?
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What is bridging finance?

What bridging finance means for your cash-flow and how it's a useful tool.

Durban’s urban regeneration gets a boost
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Durban’s urban regeneration gets a boost

Durban’s CBD is getting a much-needed shot in the arm, with the city’s hosting of the Commonwealth Games in 2022 and redevelopment of iconic buildings by the private sector.

When does an offer to purchase lapse?
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When does an offer to purchase lapse?

Find what happens when an offer to purchase lapses, is revoked, rejected or there is a death.

The offer to purchase agreement : suspensive and resolutive conditions
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The offer to purchase agreement : suspensive and resolutive conditions

What is a condition, and why do suspensive and resolutive conditions exist?

The offer to purchase agreement - information on important clauses
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The offer to purchase agreement - information on important clauses

A brief description of what should be included in each section of the offer to purchase.

What is included in the sale or purchase of immovable residential property?
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What is included in the sale or purchase of immovable residential property?

What immovable property means, and what should be included in its sale or purchase.

What is a mortgage/bond/home loan?
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What is a mortgage/bond/home loan?

A mortgageable property allows the buyer to apply for a home loan by using the property he buys, as security for obtaining the home loan.

Basic requirements for a valid agreement and a valid offer and acceptance
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Basic requirements for a valid agreement and a valid offer and acceptance

What to include in an offer to purchase, the acceptance of this offer and an agreement.