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What to consider before building a home

Ease some of the stress of building your first home with Nedbanks helpful tips on what to consider before taking the plunge.

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Eco-friendly solutions: How to make your new home green.

Greening up your home is not only good for the planet, it can be great for your bank account too! here are some handy green home solutions to consider.

What every home buyer should know
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What every home buyer should know

Buying property is a huge commitment and can be very daunting. Here are some buying tips that you should follow before you take the leap.

How to buy and sell a home at the same time
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How to buy and sell a home at the same time

Many of us will have to sell one property in order to buy another, and trying to juggle both deals is enormously stressful. Here are our tips to make things a little easier.

Buying a home: Should you follow your head or your heart?
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Buying a home: Should you follow your head or your heart?

You’re buying a home, not dating it, so it’s important that logic rather than emotion influences your decision.

The secret to making money from house flipping
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The secret to making money from house flipping

Buying neglected old homes, renovating them and selling them for a profit can be lucrative, but certain rules need to followed to prevent your flip from becoming a flop.

When should a landlord start the eviction process?
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When should a landlord start the eviction process?

The relationship between a landlord and tenant is a business one, and should be treated as such. When a tenant is in breach of contract, it is best to start the eviction process as soon as possible.

Beware the agent who hijacks listings
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Beware the agent who hijacks listings

Imagine putting your home on the market for a specific sum and then discovering that another agent is marketing your property without your permission, and is doing so at a much lower price.

Financing your home using Islamic banking
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Financing your home using Islamic banking

Diminishing Musharaka is an alternative way for a business or individual to buy property, and it is open to anyone to make use of.