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Increased transfer duty a cause for concern?
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Increased transfer duty a cause for concern?

The 2016 Budget saw an increase in transfer duty on property over R10 million. What are the implications for the property market?

Don’t spend too much while waiting for your new home
Property Advice

Don’t spend too much while waiting for your new home

Here's how to avoid over spending during the period in which you’re waiting for your home loan to be approved.

SA rentals offer terrific value to foreigners
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SA rentals offer terrific value to foreigners

Upmarket rentals are proving a hit with foreign business executives, diplomats and professionals who are on assignment to this country.

Affordability under pressure
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Affordability under pressure

Rising costs across the board are starting to affect property affordability, according to a recent report.

How to reduce the interest on your home loan
Property Advice

How to reduce the interest on your home loan

If the interest on your monthly bond repayment is eating away at your pocket, consider these tips to help you reduce it.

No drop yet in housing demand
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No drop yet in housing demand

In the financial year to end-February, the average price of homes on which new bonds were approved rose by 6,3% to just over R1m.

The tiny house revolution unpacked
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The tiny house revolution unpacked

Internationally, many are choosing to live in small homes for environmental and financial reasons. Will the trend reach South Africa?

Mounting risks for residential property market
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Mounting risks for residential property market

The economic and political issues facing the country could have a detrimental effect on the residential property market.

Where South Africans invest
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Where South Africans invest

The results of a recent survey on where South Africans choose to invest.