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Why mortgage pre-approval matters
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Why mortgage pre-approval matters

Imagine finding a home that love, then realising you don't qualify for the required home loan amount. Getting mortgage pre-approval saves you this disappointment.

6 myths about renting you shouldn't believe
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6 myths about renting you shouldn't believe

Here are some common myths about renting that aren't necessarily true.

Finding the funds for foreign property investments
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Finding the funds for foreign property investments

With the current volatility of the rand, many middle-income South Africans are contemplating foreign investments.

22 questions you MUST ask before buying a home
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22 questions you MUST ask before buying a home

Before you make a property purchase, ask the seller a few questions, to help you make your decision.

7 ways you can be a better neighbour
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7 ways you can be a better neighbour

Neighbourhood squabbles are time-consuming, annoying, and negatively affect your happy home. Here’s our how to guide on how to be a better neighbour.

5 steps to buying life insurance for your home loan
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5 steps to buying life insurance for your home loan

Before you get caught up in the excitement of decorating your first home, there's one important thing you need to protect your new asset - life insurance.

4 ways to keep your home cool this summer
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4 ways to keep your home cool this summer

Summer is around the corner but don't despair, we've got some tips for keeping your home cool when the heat arrives.

Home loan Interest Rates 101
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Home loan Interest Rates 101

Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions in life and, albeit an exciting one, it is not to be taken lightly especially when it concerns home loans, lending rates and repayments.

3 things to consider when setting your moving date
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3 things to consider when setting your moving date

Setting a moving date is difficult since it needs to suit both the buyer and seller. Here are the facts that buyers and sellers will need to consider when setting a moving date.