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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 ...

Top 10 Tips For 1st Time Home Buyers
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Top 10 Tips For 1st Time Home Buyers

Buying your first home often comes with accumulating debt in the form of a home loan. These tips will help you make the best decisions.

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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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Ensure your home Is not underinsured

In a recent case where a property was insured by a bank and the home subsequently burnt down, it then transpired that it had been underinsured.

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Always look at property in the long term

The last few years have seen detailed property statistics flood into the media at a pace never before experienced in South Africa..

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Tips for buy-to-let investors

Low cost units generally give a better return than upper bracket homes.