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Invest for better – or better
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Invest for better – or better

It has been said, by a number of experts in property investment, that the biggest mistake one can ever make, is to do nothing. Sometimes when I look at the Other Half I do think they are exaggerating. I see, sometimes, what ...

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Landlord? Insurance could save your bacon

Although landlords may believe that they are on their own and that dealing with a rogue tenant is just part and parcel of renting out a property, there are ways for them to protect their investment.

Need cash? Borrow from your bond
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Need cash? Borrow from your bond

In the wake of the African Bank’s collapse, unsecured lending has come under the spotlight like never before. And justifiably so.

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No maintenance? No bond!

The government has proposed to block access to credit for anyone who’s found guilty of defaulting on their maintenance payments.

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Have a happy home

Martin Seligman’s book “Authentic Happiness” talks about how happy people are more likely to have more casual and close friends, are more likely to be married and are more involved in group ...

Annihilate your buy-to-let bond
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Annihilate your buy-to-let bond

Smart property investors will be aware that
 paying off a bond faster will save hundreds of thousands of Rands in interest and shave years off the bond term. But, like all bondholders facing tight ...

“Mom, help me buy a house!”
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“Mom, help me buy a house!”

Generally speaking, children look up to their parents and approach them for advice on matters of importance. Buying a home is one such matter and parents can play a pivotal role in assisting their children on their path to home ...

Rent first; buy second
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Rent first; buy second

The cost of living is increasing and with it, the ability to buy property. Impaired credit records and high levels of personal debt are now the norm, and 100% bond approvals are few and far between. First time buyers and ...

Plan now, retire well
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Plan now, retire well

For many, growing old may seem like something that’s reserved for other people – a mere notion that’s a lifetime away. Yet, sooner or later, age catches up with everyone. But whether or not you ...