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Documents you need when applying for a home loan
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Documents you need when applying for a home loan

Learn what documents you will need to provide a bank, when you apply for a home loan.

Buying a home under pressure
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Buying a home under pressure

Do not settle for a property that doesn’t tick all your boxes, even if you are in a rush to purchase a home.

Why interest rates really matter
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Why interest rates really matter

RE/MAX SA explains how interest rates on a home loan can affect both your monthly budget as well as your long-term financial future.

Navigating the home loans market in South Africa with Nedbank
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Navigating the home loans market in South Africa with Nedbank

Explore Nedbank's tailored home loan options, including up to 109% financing, renewable energy solutions, and digital application incentives.

Interest rate unchanged: Property experts react
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Interest rate unchanged: Property experts react

20 March 2025: The MPC has kept the repo rate at 7.5% and prime lending rate at 11%, citing global market uncertainty and the upcoming VAT hike in May as key factors.

Gas compliance required for insurance
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Gas compliance required for insurance

Review your home insurance policy to confirm it includes compliant gas installations and updated safety measures.

How to use a bond calculator and secure a good home loan
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How to use a bond calculator and secure a good home loan

Try our bond calculator now and get accurate bond repayment estimates and make smarter financial decisions.

How to avoid property scams
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How to avoid property scams

Scams related to property are becoming increasingly more sophisticated, catching buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants.

Prime interest rate explained
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Prime interest rate explained

Learn how the prime interest rate works, how to qualify, and how it impacts your home loan repayments. Expert tips from Silindile Leseyane on negotiating the best rate and saving thousands.