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Only fools rush in
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Only fools rush in

Reports regarding the return of buy-to-let investors to the residential property market are, although in some cases a little too bullish, fundamentally correct.

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Post-sale finance

The only certainty in life is change. As we progress through life, our needs and goals evolve and with them, our property requirements.

I refuse to sell your home!
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I refuse to sell your home!

An interesting debate took place on Facebook recently: an estate agent posted that he was not willing to deal with a seller who wouldn’t listen to reason and who wouldn’t take his advice on the selling price. The agent argued ...

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Give yourself a good start

It was fairly common in the ‘bad old days’ for those applying for a bond to approach the institution where they banked. Broadly speaking, if the bond application was turned down, most people gave up on the idea of owning a home ...

Mystery of the missing deposit
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Mystery of the missing deposit

All good things come to an end. So fortunately do all bad things. And we were rather excited that galpal’s relationship with Lord Awful, her misogynist landlord, was in its twilight days. Not a moment too soon. When one starts ...

Stretch to the max?
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Stretch to the max?

Before you can look at buying a home, you need to know the maximum price you can pay. Here are five easy steps to help you calculate this.

Unlawful evictions
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Unlawful evictions

Statements made by two government officials namely Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti, and Minister of Human Settlements Lindiwe Sisulu, have been plastered all over South African newspapers recently. The ...

Don’t dive into holiday buys
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Don’t dive into holiday buys

Agents say that buyers who have an urge to invest in second homes while they are still on holiday show various forms of discretion. Some potential buyers, they say, will view the same properties on several occasions. They often ...

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Keep the end in sight

Paying off your home loan earlier than expected is a homeowner’s dream. The sooner you finish making your payments, the sooner you’re debt-free. But more to the point, the less interest you accrue in total. However, as with ...