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What are the factors that affect property prices in South Africa?
Property Advice

What are the factors that affect property prices in South Africa?

There are various factors that affect property pricing in South Africa. Find out more about the main factors that come into play.

Is your Last Will and Testament valid and up to date?
Property Advice

Is your Last Will and Testament valid and up to date?

Drafting a will is something that everybody should prioritise since we never know what the future holds.

A guide to buying property as an investment
Property Advice

A guide to buying property as an investment

Many South Africans buy property as an investment. Like any other investment, you need to understand how the investment works before you decide to invest your hard-earned money.

How to make money from your holiday unit all year round
Property Advice

How to make money from your holiday unit all year round

Investors can struggle to rent out holiday homes during the off-season. Here’s how to keep your occupancy rate up.

Interest rate unchanged: property experts have their say
News

Interest rate unchanged: property experts have their say

Private Property CEO, Simon Bray and other leading property figures give their views on SARB’s decision to leave the repo rate unchanged.

How to do Christmas on a budget
Lifestyle and Decor

How to do Christmas on a budget

With presents, holidays and entertainment to pay for, December can be an expensive time. Here’s how you can cut down on some of the expenses.

Estate agency head predicts buyers’ market for property in 2018
News

Estate agency head predicts buyers’ market for property in 2018

The property market has shifted notably over the last 18 months as the fall-out from the weak political and economic climate, poor growth and credit downgrades continue.

No change in interest rates
News

No change in interest rates

The MPC has decided to keep the interest rate unchanged at 6.75%.

Property Advice

Property Buyer Show 2017 | Financial advice from ABSA

Luther, an ABSA representative at the Property Buyer Show, offers financial advice and pro tips on how to maintain a good credit profile.