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The value of homeowners insurance during the holiday season
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The value of homeowners insurance during the holiday season

Natasha Osman – Absa Bancassurance, Head of HOC (Homeowner’s Comprehensive Insurance), highlights the value of homeowners insurance over the holiday season.

Suitable negative equity preventive steps
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Suitable negative equity preventive steps

Interest rates are likely to increase further in 2022, so homeowners and buyers need to take steps to prevent negative equity.

How to cancel a home loan without penalties
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How to cancel a home loan without penalties

Cancelling a bond is a difficult and costly decision if not handled properly. How should the cancellation be done?

Close call for MPC – repo rate hike disappointing for home buyers with mortgages
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Close call for MPC – repo rate hike disappointing for home buyers with mortgages

The repo rate hike has negatively affected home buyers says Dr Andrew Golding, CE of the Pam Golding Property group.

Simple ways to prepare against unexpected geyser bursts
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Simple ways to prepare against unexpected geyser bursts

An unexpected geyser burst could ruin your budget unless you are prepared. How can this be done?

Commercial property outlook for 2022
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Commercial property outlook for 2022

The property market has continued to weather different storms.

Time to claim? Here's how to claim
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Time to claim? Here's how to claim

So you dinged the car or your cell phone fell in the bath. Time to put your 1st for Women policy to work and submit a claim.

Protection of the body corporate security for arrear levies
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Protection of the body corporate security for arrear levies

The security of arrear levies has once again been brought into the spotlight. What are the legal developments regarding this matter?

Myth or fact: Women pay lower premiums than men
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Myth or fact: Women pay lower premiums than men

For as long as cars have existed, jokes have been made about women drivers. But like many maxims, they’re not backed up by facts.