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Your lockdown property questions answered
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Your lockdown property questions answered

The experts answer your frequently asked property-related questions for the Covid-19 lockdown.

Home insurance claims during the lockdown
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Home insurance claims during the lockdown

Dealing with insurance claims during the national Covid-19 lockdown.

Align your home loan to a COVID-19 payment relief programme
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Align your home loan to a COVID-19 payment relief programme

If your personal or business financial plan is in disarray as a result of South Africa’s lockdown measures, the payment relief plan for Absa clients will provide an effective short-term solution.

Business as usual for banks during lockdown
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Business as usual for banks during lockdown

Banks will be open and your money will be accessible during the countrywide lockdown.

15 ways to cut back on household expenses
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15 ways to cut back on household expenses

How to make ends meet during a time of uncertainty.

7 ways to respond to Moody's downgrade
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7 ways to respond to Moody's downgrade

The experts weigh in on what Moody's downgrade will actually mean for the people of South Africa right now.

What to consider before taking a 100% home loan
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What to consider before taking a 100% home loan

It may be tempting for first time buyers to want a 100% home loan, after recent adjustments to the transfer duty threshold. However, these points should be considered first.

Property flipping guide:  A guide for investors
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Property flipping guide: A guide for investors

Flipping (or buy-to-sell) is a common strategy used by investors to build up their pot of capital. Here's our guide on how to buy-to-sell a fixer-upper and flip it for maximum profit.

Property flipping guide: 01 Run your numbers and buy right
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Property flipping guide: 01 Run your numbers and buy right

Find out how to select the right property for flipping (also known as) or buy-to-sell strategies.