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Negotiate a lower interest rate
Property Advice

Negotiate a lower interest rate

Follow these tips and put yourself in a stronger position when it comes to negotiating a lower interest rate with the bank.

“I want my money back!”
Property Advice

“I want my money back!”

Most of think that the deposit we put down when buying a home will be refunded if the sale doesn’t go through. After all, we are not talking about a paltry sum here, we are talking about a large amount of money that is lodged ...

Property Advice

Home loan tips from Tim Akinnusi from Nedbank

Some expert advice on home loans. Tim Akinnusi from Nedbank chats about the various factors. 1. First time home buyers 2. Nedbank Home Buyers' guide 3. Buying options 4. Location is key 5. Online Application 6. Quick Approval ...

The time's ripe for investing
News

The time's ripe for investing

While the statistics indicate that property sales in July reflected the trend of positive year-on-year growth, the pace of growth is beginning to slow. This, despite the economic challenges South Africa has been facing of late. ...

The “hot bath” theory
Property Advice

The “hot bath” theory

What does a nice, hot, deep bath have to do with investing? More than you think! In fact, it could be the most important lesson you’ve learnt since reading Dr Seuss’ The Bike Lesson many years ago, in which Junior Bear learnt one ...

News

Real estate is 2014’s top performer

South African investors have a fairly positive outlook on expected rates of return for this year (12.4%) and over the next 10 years (16.9%) and are highly optimistic about reaching their financial goals (87%), according to the ...

Property Advice

Back for seconds

There’s something comforting about the communal nature of a salon – the buzz of driers, the gush of warm water and the smell of potions – that seems to get tongues wagging in next to no time ...

Lifestyle and Decor

A natural phenomenon

The distinctive contours of Mariepskop that loom over the Blyde River Canyon define the western boundaries of the lowveld town of Hoedspruit, while to the east the Kruger National Park stretches to the border with ...

The younger you are: the better to buy
Property Advice

The younger you are: the better to buy

Although the latest interest rate hike isn’t really going to make that much difference to the amount payable on your bond – right now – who knows what the future holds.