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The many benefits of home loan pre-qualification
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The many benefits of home loan pre-qualification

Knowing whether you will be granted a loan and what you can afford, before you start viewing property can remove much of the uncertainty.

Property valuations shock: What homeowners can do
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Property valuations shock: What homeowners can do

Joburg property owners are up in arms over the new municipal valuations of their properties, which have increased by more than 100% in some instances.

Major developments expected for Linbro Park and Modderfontein
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Major developments expected for Linbro Park and Modderfontein

Thousands of residential units are expected to be built in the Gauteng suburbs this year.

‘Mildly better’ housing market expected in 2018
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‘Mildly better’ housing market expected in 2018

Stronger economic growth and improved sentiment, together with stable interest rates could see mildly stronger house price growth this year.

How to keep your home from being repossessed.
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How to keep your home from being repossessed.

If you are in financial difficulty, your bank is likely to make arrangements that will allow you to keep your home. Nedbank shares some key points to consider when in arrears.

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4 essential tips for first-time home buyers

Head of Home Loans Digital, Lephoi Mokgatle, provides 4 essential tips for first-time home buyers looking to climb the property ladder.

When your dream home turns into a real-life nightmare
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When your dream home turns into a real-life nightmare

When Angile recently bought her first property, she encountered pitfalls that very few property buyers are prepared for. Here is her story and how you can avoid encountering the same issues.

How landlords should deal with subletting
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How landlords should deal with subletting

The sub-letting game can be dangerous, but there are three S’s you can follow as a landlord to keep yourself safe.

Huge demand for student accommodation in Braamfontein
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Huge demand for student accommodation in Braamfontein

A shortage of student accommodation offered by WITS, UJ and other tertiary institutions close to the Johannesburg city centre have resulted in a demand for student rentals in Braamfontein.