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Home loan affordability guidelines
Property Advice

Home loan affordability guidelines

Home loans are offered by different lenders but it’s also common to see many applications not being granted. How can you improve your chances of getting a home loan?

PRIVATE PROPERTY REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY SUMMIT 2021 OFFICALLY LAUNCHED
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PRIVATE PROPERTY REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY SUMMIT 2021 OFFICALLY LAUNCHED

The event provides South African property practitioners with an opportunity to explore the latest trends and technologies transforming the property industry...

The state of distressed property sales since lockdown
Property Advice

The state of distressed property sales since lockdown

South Africa’s property market has continued to record distressed properties caused by homeowners who have fallen into financial difficulties.

Implications of the 72-hour clause
Property Advice

Implications of the 72-hour clause

The continued marketing (72-hour) clause in the offer to purchase (OTP) agreement often creates confusion.

Adding natural and organic elements to your home
Lifestyle and Decor

Adding natural and organic elements to your home

Natural décor elements like wood, cotton, and leather enable us to reconnect to the outdoors.

House price growth has slowed down, again
Property Advice

House price growth has slowed down, again

According to the latest FNB Property Barometer, annual house price growth decelerated again in August.

From dream to decision: the property buying journey
Property Advice

From dream to decision: the property buying journey

Within the residential market, it is largely the price of the property that influences the decision of whether to buy, yet that journey really begins with the dream…

Top Tips for Landlords to get their Properties Rented out
Property Advice

Top Tips for Landlords to get their Properties Rented out

Rental property market has gone through some difficult times with many tenants struggling to pay and becoming increasingly price sensitive.

West Coast property tops R2,5bn, record prices as WFH trend drives demand
Property Advice

West Coast property tops R2,5bn, record prices as WFH trend drives demand

The West Coast property market has recorded some positive business activity. What are the factors behind this development?