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Moving from renting to buying
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Moving from renting to buying

If you’ve been renting for a while and are ready to take the next step to buying your own home, you need to do your homework and know exactly what you are getting yourself into.

Repo rate cut welcome, but time to get the house in order
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Repo rate cut welcome, but time to get the house in order

The surprise decision by SARB to cut the repo rate is good news for the property market but economic and political reforms are still needed.

Avoid underinsurance and stay the king of your castle
Property Advice

Avoid underinsurance and stay the king of your castle

Your home is likely to be your most substantial financial investment. That’s why insuring it correctly is so important.

Why a clean credit record is vital for tenants
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Why a clean credit record is vital for tenants

With fierce competition in the rental market, tenants are finding it increasingly difficult to find rental property. In this market, landlords are looking closely at tenant’s creditworthiness.

What you should know about selling a sectional title property
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What you should know about selling a sectional title property

Sectional title property is growing in popularity due to safety and affordability, but sellers need to be aware of the unique factors that go into selling a property of this type.

The average first-time buyer will need 2 years to save for a deposit
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The average first-time buyer will need 2 years to save for a deposit

According to BetterBond, home loan applications from first-time buyers continue to increase but their success is dependent on how financially disciplined they are.

Western Cape Property market losing steam
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Western Cape Property market losing steam

House price growth in the Western Cape, South Africa’s best performing region, is starting to slow down.

Does your insurance cover fires, floods and protests?
Property Advice

Does your insurance cover fires, floods and protests?

Natural disasters, service delivery protest and vandalism are a reality, so it’s prudent to ensure that you have adequate insurance cover in the event of your property being affected.

The 7 deadly sins of property investment
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The 7 deadly sins of property investment

A poorly considered property investment can be costly so buyers should avoid these pitfalls at all costs.