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Is this Airbnb story too good to be true?
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Is this Airbnb story too good to be true?

A recent study claims that South African landlords can pay off property years quicker by using Airbnb instead of traditional letting. This is why the study is wrong.

Slow growth predicted for property market
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Slow growth predicted for property market

House price growth in South Africa was slow in January but is expected to improve, particularly towards the second half of the year.

How to avoid money drama with your roommate
Property Advice

How to avoid money drama with your roommate

Finances can quickly make things turn sour between you and your roommates if you don’t have a plan in place. Check out these helpful tips on how to divvy up the expenses.

Why Sell or Buy a Home With a Warranty?
Property Advice

Why Sell or Buy a Home With a Warranty?

A home is for most people the largest purchase they will make. And yet homes are bought without warranties. Not anymore!

Budgeting tips for sectional title schemes
Property Advice

Budgeting tips for sectional title schemes

Trustees of sectional title schemes should consider these useful tips when structuring the scheme’s annual budget for the year ahead.

How the interest rate impacts the property market
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How the interest rate impacts the property market

South Africans breathed a sigh of relief when the South African Reserve Bank kept the repo rate at 7% this month.

Investing in property near a good school
Property Advice

Investing in property near a good school

How investing in property near good schools, can turn into great Return on Investment and be the perfect investment opportunity for you.

Rates decision welcomed amidst challenging economy and property market
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Rates decision welcomed amidst challenging economy and property market

Today’s decision by the Monetary Policy Committee of the SARB to keep the interest rate at the current level of 7% (home loan base rate of 10.5%) is most welcome news.

4 key features that attract older tenants
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4 key features that attract older tenants

The Baby Boomer generation is renowned for being non-conformist – and its members are once again doing things differently when it comes to deciding where to live in their later years.