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Long or short term letting: Which option yields greater returns?
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Long or short term letting: Which option yields greater returns?

No matter where you are, some truths about long- and short-term rentals remain the same across all parts of the country.

Is it a good idea to think about selling your home in the current financial situation?
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Is it a good idea to think about selling your home in the current financial situation?

Estate agents say this is a good time for property owners to list their homes for sale.

What You Need to Know About Property Co-Ownership
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What You Need to Know About Property Co-Ownership

Property co-ownership could be the easiest way to step up the property ladder.

Financially distressed home owners have options
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Financially distressed home owners have options

As lockdown moves into its third month, household budgets have become severely constrained.

Tips for buying your first home: 5 mistakes to avoid
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Tips for buying your first home: 5 mistakes to avoid

As life-changing decisions go, buying your first home is one of life’s pretty significant moments. Here are some of the mistakes first-time homebuyers often make and how to avoid them.

Why you should be planning to buy property in 2020
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Why you should be planning to buy property in 2020

Get ready to act quickly when the time is ripe following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Home Loan Tips For Repeat Buyers
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Home Loan Tips For Repeat Buyers

Purchasing a home is an exciting time for any home buyer regardless of whether it’s their first or second time. What home loan tips could you as a repeat buyer make note of for the second time around?

Top Tips for Sellers in a Buyer’s Market
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Top Tips for Sellers in a Buyer’s Market

We’re currently experiencing a buyer’s market in South Africa. What does that mean, and how can you best prepare your home for sale in a buyer’s market?

Saving water during lockdown
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Saving water during lockdown

As lockdown continues, there are serious concerns over the ability to pay monthly utility bills. Let's help you to save water with a few tips