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Answers to the Ultimate Question - When to Buy?

The fact that I am writing this blog and you are engaged in reading it shows that we are still infatuated by property and real estate investment. You may think of it as an affliction, but it is in our nature to look for ...

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Home Loan Jargon: Bridging Finance, Suretyship, Switching.

Know your home loan jargon before purchasing property.

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Regulation of Mortgage Origination Imminent

There have been calls for the government to regulate the local bond origination market with industry leaders indicating legislation would ensure consumers received expert advice when dealing with a relatively unchartered ...

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ABSA Housing Review - 2nd Qtr 2009

The South African economy contracted at a real annualised rate of 1,8% in the fourth quarter of 2008, while data on various short-term economic indicators released in the first few months of 2009 indicate that the economy is most ...

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How to Use a House Price Index

House price indices are popping up like For Sale boards on a show day.

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Dig this student accommodation

The demand for student accommodation in South Africa is “insatiable”.

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Where Manuel lent a hand and let us down

What does Finance Minister Trevor Manuel’s budget mean for your property?

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Bagging a bond at a good rate

In the bad old days before the National Credit Act getting a bond was easy. You could even get a 100 percent bond without too much trouble. Nowadays, a full bond is virtually unheard of.

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Get on the Property Investment Track

You’ve decided to become a property investor. There will be many choices to make along the way. Do you want to invest in residential or commercial property, or both? What categories flats, houses or townhouses? Are you going ...