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Smaller is better for first-time buyers

Size matters, as the saying goes. And, in the case of property in the current economy, first-time buyers are advised to aim for smaller and wiser rather than larger, which will become increasing less affordable. The recent 0.5% ...

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Buy to let investors must take all property costs into account

Know which property costs you should take into account if you’re planning to invest in buy to let property.

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Property is increasingly popular as an investment class

The recent recession through which South Africa has passed and the growing feeling that the JSE Securities Exchange, could be heading for a correction..

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The benefits of investing in property

Over the long-term, very few investment vehicles have the same benefits as property when it comes to building a base for personal wealth.

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Like the potential; love the property

Before you get all emotional about a property you’ve just viewed and race to put in an offer, stop. Take a deep breath. Find out as much as you can about the property and the area in which it is situated. Take your time and ...

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Tenants need to get off the fence

If the experts are to be believed, tenants are going to have to start choosing on which side of the fence they think the grass is greener.

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Student accommodation is a sound property investment | Private Property

Private residences are being inundated with applications for student accommodation this year, amid shortages of residences at tertiary institutions. “We are fielding an unprecedented number of calls from students who are ...

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Decide carefully what area to invest in

Those whose job it is to encourage investors to take the plunge and move into buy-to-let property inevitably have to rely heavily on property analyst statements..

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Interest rate hike: bad news for consumers

The Monetary Policy Committee delivered something of a shock yesterday when it announced that it was raising the repo rate by half a percentage point to 5.5 percent. The commercial banks in turn will raise their prime lending ...