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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.

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How the bond registration process works

You have finally found the perfect house for sale after weeks of checking property websites and driving up and down the city. Here's our simple guide on the bond registration process.

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Pay off your bond faster

Many consumers aren’t aware that even a small additional payment into their home loan account every month can make a big difference.

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IS THE GREAT DEPRESSION STILL COMING?

Nassim Taleb, author of The Black Swan, has been predicting the collapse of the global financial system for 12 years. You would guess that he should have revelled in the recent events that brought the world to its knees, but he ...

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How to: Apply For a Home Loan

You’re hoping to enter the property market for the first time, or upgrade your existing place. Here’s how to ensure the bank approves your loan.

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Transfer duty, STC and Capital Gains Tax exemptions effective from 30 September 2009

I am pleased to confirm that the "amnesty" granted to individuals who wish to transfer their domestic properties from their Companies, Close Corporations and Trusts into their personal names, was promulgated under Government ...