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Should you sell your property or lease it out?

When temporarily relocating, selling your home may free up equity.

Buy With Confidence
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Buy With Confidence

Buying your first property is a process that can be fraught with confusion. This simple list will set you on the path to home ownership. 1. Save up for a deposit Banks are far more likely to approve your home loan if you ...

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Scam Hits Real Estate

Nothing, it seems, is sacred in South Africa these days, particularly when it comes to money. Credit cards are skimmed, bank accounts hacked and in the latest scam doing the rounds, funds are being misappropriated from ...

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What to do if your tenants don't pay rent

If a landlord finds himself in a situation where a tenant is not paying his rent, then it is best to initiate legal action as soon as possible to avoid months of lost income in rent, says Michael Bauer, general manager of IHFM, ...

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Questions you need to ask when buying

Despite the economic downturn and price decreases, a property investment will only be as sound as the knowledge buyers have about it.

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Buying a home? Know the risks

Buying a house is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make. Sadly, too many people buy this expensive asset without really knowing what they’re buying. Most buyers are not property ...

Buying a home? A deposit makes all the difference
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Buying a home? A deposit makes all the difference

Despite the buyer’s market in the property industry at the moment, in the wake of the global economic downturn, banks are still wary of granting 100% home loans. In light of this, if you’re ...

Tips for applying for a bond or home loan
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Tips for applying for a bond or home loan

When applying for a bond or home loan, it’s not just the buyer’s affordability that needs to be ascertained, it’s the buyer’s credit and payment profile that will be checked carefully too

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Invest in property and build your wealth by beating the averages

The outlook for the residential property market remains subdued, with real house price deflation predicted for 2013. But, weak house prices are ironically good for the buy-to-let market, as yields are gradually ...