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Downsizing strategy for retirement

There are numerous lifestyle benefits to downsizing from a large, free standing, full title suburban property to a home such as a sectional title unit in a secure complex or retirement estate.

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The property cycle - where exactly are we?

As 2010 draws to a close, Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, takes a look at where South Africa’s property market is in the property cycle and what this means for buyers and sellers.

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Pre auction, Auction, Sheriff, Repossessed & PIP Properties

What amazing times we live in. On Friday we found out that FNB alone has over 90 000 home owners who are distressed sellers...

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FUNDAMENTALS STILL FAVOUR PROPERTY

It’s a warm fuzzy feeling that hangs over the property sector this Christmas, thanks to our improving economy and a more stable world outlook. As predicted the Reserve bank gave us another boost lowering interest rates again ...

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Seeing Vacant Land for Sale as an Investment

While buying to build could be more expensive than buying a house, vacant land for sale could be an excellent long term investment. Vacant land, especially somewhere close to the sea, continues to appreciate in value, without you ...

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Today, Tomorrow, Together

SA’s current affordable housing backlog, estimated at 2.3m is attracting new innovations by big lenders, ensuring sustainable market share in the future. One such innovation is Absa’s establishment in 2007 of an investment fund ...

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5 things you have to know and ask before you invest offshore

Napoleon said, “Information was nine tenths of any battle.” The challenge is do you have the right information, are you choosing the right partners, making the right investments and most importantly asking the right ...

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BUY AT SHERIFF AUCTIONS

There is no doubt that in any market, buying the right property for the right price is vital. We are seeing a period where residential properties are being bought at auction at good prices.

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How to Avoid Repossession

The interest rate is currently at its lowest level in years. The recent drop in interest rates implies that most home owners are paying less interest on their mortgage.