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Need cash? Access funds from your home loan.

Lephoi Mokgatle, Executive Head of Nedbank Home Loans Digital shares 3 essential ways to access additional funds from your home loan.

A look at global property prices
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A look at global property prices

Emigration is on the rise and if you're thinking of saying goodbye to SA, it might be helpful to know what an entry level home will cost you in the 3 main destinations for expats.

6 simple ways to spice up your rental décor
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6 simple ways to spice up your rental décor

A common frustration with renting is not being able to personalise your space, but there are a few ways to decorate and add a stylish splash around the house, without causing any permanent damage.

Cash or bond - what's best for buying investment property?
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Cash or bond - what's best for buying investment property?

There are advantages to paying cash for an investment property but taking a bond may be the better option in some instances.

Consider the extra costs a bigger home brings
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Consider the extra costs a bigger home brings

While a larger home is always more appealing the additional costs that they bring need to be factored in to your buying decision.

8 fundamentals that every property investor should know
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8 fundamentals that every property investor should know

Different investors buy for different reasons, but there are some common fundamentals that should drive all property investments.

The pros and cons of buying development property
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The pros and cons of buying development property

Developments are springing up everywhere to cater for the demand for new properties. As with any property purchase, there are pros and cons to choosing a new property over an existing one.

Flat repo rate welcomed amidst slow economy and property market
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Flat repo rate welcomed amidst slow economy and property market

The decision by the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to retain the repo rate at the current level of 6,50% (base home loan rate of 10%) is welcome.

SA's economy needs an injection of confidence
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SA's economy needs an injection of confidence

Amid ongoing socio-political concerns and consumers’ disposable income under pressure, what South Africa needs now is an injection of confidence that will stimulate the economy and drive investment.