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How to be smart with your money this festive season
Lifestyle and Decor

How to be smart with your money this festive season

It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday spirit and blow a wad of money. Here's how to avoid that trap and keep your finances in check this holiday.

My family thinks it’s a mistake to buy a house
Property Advice

My family thinks it’s a mistake to buy a house

Most home buyers second guess their decision at some point, but those misgivings can be made worse if their family doesn’t support the decision.

The rise of the ‘rentvestor’
News

The rise of the ‘rentvestor’

South Africans that want to get on the property ladder but cannot afford to buy their dream home are buying cheaper properties and renting them out instead.

Should South African lenders be offering new home loan options?
Property Advice

Should South African lenders be offering new home loan options?

Home buyers in South Africa have limited home loan options compared to other markets globally. A shakeup of the status quo could make home ownership more accessible.

Financial tips: How to make your money work for you
Property Advice

Financial tips: How to make your money work for you

In order to be financially free, you need to manage your money effectively and make it work for you. Here are some tips on how to do that.

How to deal with disappearing tenants
Property Advice

How to deal with disappearing tenants

In difficult economic times, many landlords rely on the rental income their tenants bring in – but what happens if that tenant suddenly decides to move out?

9 things to consider before becoming an Airbnb host
Property Advice

9 things to consider before becoming an Airbnb host

Earning extra income from your property may be an attractive proposition but there are other factors to consider too.

5 ways you could lose your home
Property Advice

5 ways you could lose your home

Defaulting on your home loan is not the only thing that can cause your home to be attached and auctioned off. These 5 things could have the same effect.

Property Advice

How to finance a property purchase on an estate

Lephoi Mokgatle, the head of Home Loans Digital at Nedbank, chats to the Afternoon Express team about how to finance property on an estate.