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Value of a well-maintained home when selling or letting
Property Advice

Value of a well-maintained home when selling or letting

It has been proven that a well-maintained property achieves a higher price when it comes to selling and letting.

Qualifying for a 105% bond on your first home in your 20s or early 30s
Property Advice

Qualifying for a 105% bond on your first home in your 20s or early 30s

Your age can play a major role in order to qualify for a 105% bond. How does this happen?

Choosing a family home for a growing family
Property Advice

Choosing a family home for a growing family

Different age groups have different needs, so make sure the home you buy will meet your family’s needs for many years to come.

What to look for in a family-friendly rental home
Property Advice

What to look for in a family-friendly rental home

Not all rental properties are suitable for families, so you need to draw up a checklist to ensure the ones you consider meet most of your needs.

Absa’s Future Rental Income for your property investment portfolio
Property Advice

Absa’s Future Rental Income for your property investment portfolio

Absa has continued to be an innovative leader in providing unique products. What is Absa’s Future Rental Income all about?

KZN floods - The impact on properties
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KZN floods - The impact on properties

KZN floods have wreaked havoc on the property industry. What is the impact on rental properties and those in the process of being purchased?

Rules for renting property to family
Property Advice

Rules for renting property to family

Rental property can be made available to family members. This is how you can to avoid family upheavals when renting to relatives.

Protect your home and family from natural disasters
Property Advice

Protect your home and family from natural disasters

In addition to adequate insurance, you need to put in place measures to prevent damage to your home. How can this be done?

Bloem the next boomtown for first-time homebuyers
Property Advice

Bloem the next boomtown for first-time homebuyers

Bloemfontein has continued to rise as a viable property market. What’s currently happening?