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Why you may not want to close your home loan account
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Why you may not want to close your home loan account

Think twice before you close your home loan account once the loan is paid off.

The benefits of multigenerational and dual living homes
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The benefits of multigenerational and dual living homes

Innovative housing solutions, like multigenerational living and dual living, are increasing in demand and proving to be beneficial during tough economic times.

Affordable housing market is being driven by young professionals
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Affordable housing market is being driven by young professionals

Young professionals are the driving force behind the affordable housing market in Atlantis and the surrounding suburbs on the Western Seaboard.

Conducting property transactions with non-residents
Property Advice

Conducting property transactions with non-residents

Useful tips for South African citizens to consider when entering into a property transaction with foreign nationals.

Advice to homeowners in financial distress
Property Advice

Advice to homeowners in financial distress

In the current economic climate, more homeowners are finding themselves in financial distress. Here are some pointers to help homeowners deal with this situation.

Who pays the special levy when a property is being sold?
Property Advice

Who pays the special levy when a property is being sold?

The payment of a special levy does not pass on to a buyer if the seller was still the registered owner of the property when the levy was raised.

You don't have to downsize when you retire
Property Advice

You don't have to downsize when you retire

You can continue to live on your property by building a flat or splitting your house and renting part of it out.

Estates where you can retire in style
Property Advice

Estates where you can retire in style

Retirement estates today offer a desirable lifestyle, amenities and safety features.

How to save for a home and a wedding
Property Advice

How to save for a home and a wedding

Saving for your first home and your wedding at the same time can be daunting. Consider these tips to help you start your life as a married couple, with your dream home.