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How to apply for a home loan when self-employed
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How to apply for a home loan when self-employed

Self-employed bond applicants face a trickier process when applying for a home loan. Here's how to successfully navigate the bond application process when self-employed.

Should you fix your interest rate, now at a historic 50-year low?
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Should you fix your interest rate, now at a historic 50-year low?

Interest rates are key when dealing with loan repayments. Can the current economic climate be the best time to fix interest rates?

Finding the perfect home for your multigenerational family
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Finding the perfect home for your multigenerational family

Multigenerational families are becoming more common. Here's how to navigate the challenges of finding a home for a multigenerational family.

Tapping into your property’s equity for an extra boost of funds
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Tapping into your property’s equity for an extra boost of funds

Here's how you can use your home loan to access a large amount of money.

A home repossession is a last resort for Absa
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A home repossession is a last resort for Absa

With may losing their income due to the Covid-19 pandemic, repossession is a concern for many.

Property performance by age: Freehold vs sectional title vs estates
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Property performance by age: Freehold vs sectional title vs estates

What is the difference between freehold, sectional title and estates properties and how are they performing in the property industry?

The entrepreneur parent – buying a home for family & business
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The entrepreneur parent – buying a home for family & business

Buying a home for your family and business can be challenging. Here's how to make sure you choose the perfect home.

How pre-qualifying for a home loan can support your offer to purchase
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How pre-qualifying for a home loan can support your offer to purchase

Applying for pre-qualification for a home loan can help you make an offer to purchase in order to apply for bond finance.

How to cut expenses from your budget
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How to cut expenses from your budget

Learning how to manage your finances is an important aspect of financial freedom.