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How to avoid overcapitalising on your home renovations
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How to avoid overcapitalising on your home renovations

Overspending on home improvements can leave you seriously out of pocket when you’re ready to sell.

Consider keeping your home to pay for frail care
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Consider keeping your home to pay for frail care

Keeping your home and renting it out can help alleviate the financial strain of paying for retirement and frail-care facilities.

Should you pay off your home loan early?
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Should you pay off your home loan early?

The decision on whether to pay off your bond early will be determined by your personal circumstances. Here are some advantages and disadvantages to consider.

9 things that first time renters should know
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9 things that first time renters should know

Renting your first place can be intimidating. These tips for first time renters will help you go out there and flat hunt with confidence.

Can I still rent a home if I have a bad credit record?
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Can I still rent a home if I have a bad credit record?

While a good credit profile can increase your chances of getting an apartment, those with bad credit can still find ways to rent a home. Here’s what you need to do.

Lifestyle estates, big demand for Cape Town northern suburbs from Joburg buyers
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Lifestyle estates, big demand for Cape Town northern suburbs from Joburg buyers

The secure lifestyle estates in Cape Town’s northern suburbs are a big drawcard for buyers migrating from other areas.

Home buyers who enter the market now could get a double benefit
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Home buyers who enter the market now could get a double benefit

Shaun Rademeyer, CEO of BetterBond, believes that buyers should enter the market now rather than wait for further repo rate drops.

Property investment advice from Pam Golding Properties at ’The Property Buyer Show’
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Property investment advice from Pam Golding Properties at ’The Property Buyer Show’

In the current environment, making the right investment choices is important. Learn more about your property investment options.

Further repo rate reduction needed to help boost housing market
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Further repo rate reduction needed to help boost housing market

South Africa’s housing market would have benefited if the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) had decided to further reduce the repo rate rather than keep the rate on hold