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The effects of rising interest rates
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The effects of rising interest rates

Interest rate or repo rate hikes usually come as something of a shock and heralds yet another round of belt tightening for most South Africans

Urban real estate research unit formed
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Urban real estate research unit formed

The Department of Construction Economics and Management at UCT has partnered with Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (NCIB) to develop an interdisciplinary research platform.

Protecting property buyers and sellers from implications of defects
Property Advice

Protecting property buyers and sellers from implications of defects

A home warranty can address the challenges of purchasing a home with defects.

Mind the gap when selling and buying a home
Property Advice

Mind the gap when selling and buying a home

Since property purchases are among the single largest financial commitments private individuals will undertake, the need for meaningful protection against risks is essential.

Revised fees for home loans
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Revised fees for home loans

The Department of Trade and Industry recently updated the maximum fees that credit providers are able to charge.

Gear up for an interest rate ride
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Gear up for an interest rate ride

An upward trend in the prime lending rate looks set to continue this year.

Rate hike- buckle up, it's a bumpy ride ahead for property
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Rate hike- buckle up, it's a bumpy ride ahead for property

The decision of the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to hike the repo rate by 50 basis points comes as no surprise,

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A pragmatic view on the repo rate and residential property market

Market sentiment is a key factor which impacts on activity in the residential marketplace.

Lifestyle and Decor

Reasons to keep on top of your home maintenance

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as the old saying goes, and it holds especially true these days for homeowners.