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Secure Retirement Living Can Be Affordable

As stark as the realities of growing crime levels in South Africa may be to young families that are able to work toward a secure lifestyle, increased awareness of the safety of our senior citizens is essential. While very ...

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NOW is a good time to buy property!

South African home owners who were paying off mortgage bonds in 1984 and 1998 still recall with dismay how interest rates at that time rose to 25% and 24% ..

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Cash Strapped? Consider A Joint Bond!

Those who lack savings but want very much to buy a home for themselves (“as everyone should”) says Mike van Alphen, National Manager of the Rawson Property Group’s bond origination division, Rawson Finance, should seriously ...

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Things To Consider Before Buying An Investment Property

During December, many people explore the opportunity of buying a holiday home in their favourite destination. ooba, South Africa’s biggest bond originator and experts in home finance, have listed a few pointers to consider when ...

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Why Not Put Your Entire Year-End Bonus Into Your Bond?

The last two or three months have seen almost all international financial analysts revising their forecasts downwards for the next 12 months.

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Approach Your Bank Early In Tough Times

The average home loan period spans twenty years, a relatively long period during which there are likely to be several financial ups and downs. Chances are that homeowners will face tough times at some stage during this time ...

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The pro's and con's of a fixed interest rate

With the prime interest rate at a low that was last seen in the market over 30 years ago, many homeowners may be contemplating fixing the rate on their bond.

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Top 10 Tips For 1st Time Home Buyers

Buying your first home is both an exciting and a stressful experience. The joy of owning your own home can sometimes be overshadowed by the concerns that come with acquiring the associated debt ...

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