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Budget tips for the festive season
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Budget tips for the festive season

Financing the festive season just got easier with our top ten budget tips.

The value of a budget
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The value of a budget

Government finances are in an unsustainable state as revealed in the mid-term budget. Home owners need to ensure that their budgets don’t follow suit.

Going from renting to buying in Sectional Title
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Going from renting to buying in Sectional Title

Going from renting to buying a sectional title home is not just a case of exchanging rent for a bond repayment and adding the levy.

Cancelling your paid up home loan
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Cancelling your paid up home loan

The bond cancellation process involved many steps and roles (such as the bank and a cancellation attorney). Here we explain the process for you.

Can't pay your rent or home loan?
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Can't pay your rent or home loan?

Some tips to use when you're struggling to pay your rent or your home loan.

Saving for a deposit still makes good sense
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Saving for a deposit still makes good sense

Although banks are granting mortgage loans against smaller deposits, it still makes sense to save up as much as possible before buying.

Costs to consider before upgrading
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Costs to consider before upgrading

The three most important costs that buyers ought to consider before upgrading to a larger home.

Repo rate remains unchanged
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Repo rate remains unchanged

Disappointing decision from the MPC for South Africans.

What you need to know about life rights
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What you need to know about life rights

For a stress free retirement, buying a property with life rights may be the best options. Find out what it entails.