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Home sales: Looking beyond price to get deals done
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Home sales: Looking beyond price to get deals done

Getting the deal done involves more than just price considerations.

Do's and don'ts of home equity
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Do's and don'ts of home equity

Many homeowners who have equity available in the bond accounts might be tempted to withdraw some of the money and use it for more immediate needs or wants.

Should you choose a fixed or a variable bond payment option?
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Should you choose a fixed or a variable bond payment option?

The pros and cons of fixed bond and variable bond payments.

The ‘virtual’ reality of shopping online for a property
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The ‘virtual’ reality of shopping online for a property

The ins and outs of searching for a home in this new reality.

Last wills and testaments: the essential guide for the inclusion of your private property assets
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Last wills and testaments: the essential guide for the inclusion of your private property assets

If you own a property, ensure that you have a valid will, else it may not end up in the hands of the person/s you wanted to inherit the property.

Save for that rainy day
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Save for that rainy day

It’s important to have an emergency fund to tap into when you might be without an income for a while.

14 tips for first-time renovators
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14 tips for first-time renovators

If you have long-dreamed of tackling a renovation project, now is the perfect time to start planning whilst we have the luxury of time on our hands.

Property owners responsible for safety of construction workers
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Property owners responsible for safety of construction workers

In terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (No 85 of 1993) (OHSA) home owners are responsible for health and safety when contractors are on their premises.

What to consider before taking a 100% home loan
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What to consider before taking a 100% home loan

It may be tempting for first time buyers to want a 100% home loan, after recent adjustments to the transfer duty threshold. However, these points should be considered first.