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The effects of interest rate hikes

Tim Akinnusi of Nedbank explains the affect that interest rate hikes have on the cost of living and people's ability to service debt.

Number of bad tenants rises
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Number of bad tenants rises

The number of tenants in South Africa who are not paying their rent or only paying some of it has increased since last year.

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Where to start when buying a home

Tim Akinnusi of Nedbank talks about what considerations to take into account before beginning a property search.

Understanding the implications of Capital Gains Tax
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Understanding the implications of Capital Gains Tax

One of the most confusing (and important) parts to selling your home is understanding property tax and the impact it can have on your gains or losses.

Selling your home? Choose your conveyancing attorney wisely
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Selling your home? Choose your conveyancing attorney wisely

Picking the right legal property specialist is essential to ensure a smooth transfer of ownership when selling your home.

Stable repo rate decision appropriate for the economy and property market
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Stable repo rate decision appropriate for the economy and property market

Why the decision of the MPC and SARB to retain the repo rate at 7% (base home loan rate at 10.5%) for the second successive meeting, is the right decision for the economy and property market.

Future-proof your commercial property
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Future-proof your commercial property

In these tough economic times, business owners can mitigate costs and risks by purchasing their commercial property outright.

The best (and worst) reasons to tap into your home equity
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The best (and worst) reasons to tap into your home equity

Unlocking your home equity for a home renovation or two can be a profitable investment… just don’t go splurging it on shopping sprees and unsettled bills.

Home improvements to add value
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Home improvements to add value

Thinking of putting in a pool or building a new room on your property? The ooba experts advise that as with any other financial outlay, a renovation needs planning and forethought to add value.