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Home Loans: find out what you can afford in 3 minutes
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Home Loans: find out what you can afford in 3 minutes

Nedbank’s innovative new tool the Instant Bond Indicator will give clients an indication of the home loan amount they could qualify for in less than three minutes.

North vs south – rental hot spots in Johannesburg
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North vs south – rental hot spots in Johannesburg

Appropriately priced rental stock is a sure-fire way to attract tenants. But where in Johannesburg is the demand highest?

The penalty for overdue levies
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The penalty for overdue levies

Discover the truth about how much body corporates can charge for overdue levies, in a sectional title scheme.

What are the criteria for commercial property financing?
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What are the criteria for commercial property financing?

The different criteria that apply, for a client-centric approach or deal-centric approach to applying for commercial property finance from a bank.

Which factors influence the property market?
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Which factors influence the property market?

The residential property market is driven by certain factors that affect affordability of housing and accessibility of mortgage finance. Find out what these factors are.

A guide to buying and selling
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A guide to buying and selling

FNB has launched a new online step-by-step guide to buying and selling property.

A word of advice on home insurance
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A word of advice on home insurance

There are many facets to owning a property, one of which is insurance. Find out which types of insurance are must-haves.

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The truth about home loan terms

Tim Akinnusi of Nedbank compares 20-year home loan terms to 30-year home loan terms.

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Should you buy an existing property, or off plan?

Tim Akinnusi of Nedbank discusses the option to buy property that already exists, versus building your own home.