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Home Loans: find out what you can afford in 3 minutes
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Home Loans: find out what you can afford in 3 minutes

Nedbank’s innovative new tool the Instant Bond Indicator will give clients an indication of the home loan amount they could qualify for in less than three minutes.

Is the PIE Act in need of an overhaul?
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Is the PIE Act in need of an overhaul?

Although the PIE Act was initially created to govern the issue of land invasions and squatters in urban areas, it has been expanded to include ordinary tenants who often abuse the law.

The penalty for overdue levies
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The penalty for overdue levies

Discover the truth about how much body corporates can charge for overdue levies, in a sectional title scheme.

Which factors influence the property market?
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Which factors influence the property market?

The residential property market is driven by certain factors that affect affordability of housing and accessibility of mortgage finance. Find out what these factors are.

What are the criteria for commercial property financing?
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What are the criteria for commercial property financing?

The different criteria that apply, for a client-centric approach or deal-centric approach to applying for commercial property finance from a bank.

A word of advice on home insurance
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A word of advice on home insurance

There are many facets to owning a property, one of which is insurance. Find out which types of insurance are must-haves.

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The truth about home loan terms

Tim Akinnusi of Nedbank compares 20-year home loan terms to 30-year home loan terms.

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Should you buy an existing property, or off plan?

Tim Akinnusi of Nedbank discusses the option to buy property that already exists, versus building your own home.

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The biggest areas of property growth in 2015

Where the most improvement will occur in the property industry in 2015.